Strength & Conditioning
Study: Brain cells may mimic muscle signaling to enhance memory and learning
Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those responsible for propagating molecular signals that... more »
The effect of HIFT on performance and body composition
High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) has gained popularity as an effective workout regimen combining strength training and cardiovascular conditioning elements. This training method improves overall fitness by incorporating functional movements that mimic everyday activities. Recent research... more »
Study suggests electrical stimulation boosts strength and mass
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), or electrical muscle stimulation for short, uses electrical currents to contract muscles. The stimulation devices are easy to use and widely available on the market, according to Sudip Bajpeyi, Ph.D., a... more »
Walking can add years to your life, study says
A recent study found that walking can add as much as 11 years onto your life. The problem is, however, many Americans don't get enough daily exercise. Only 26% of men, 19% of women, and... more »
Nutrients that help athletes build muscle
Building muscle takes more than a high-protein diet. While protein gets all the glory, there’s a wide range of nutrients that are needed to support muscle development, recovery and strength. A recent story from Eating... more »
Study reveals effects of resistance training break on muscle and strength
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break... more »
Strength Training Facilities of Excellence: Cedar Rapids Prairie High School
Cedar Rapids Prairie High School in Iowa wanted to give its student-athletes an NCAA Division I feel. To do that, they brought in Zach Walrod to be its new physical education teacher and strength coach,... more »
Strength Training Facilities of Excellence: St. Thomas More Catholic High School
The Our Lady of Lourdes Athletics Center, located in Lafayette, LA, is the new 7,400-square-foot training facility for St. Thomas More High School — which has won the most Louisiana state championships in the last... more »
