Have you ever worked out and watched your muscles grow before your very eyes? You probably have, and while this is a fun, satisfying sight, it doesn't last. What you experienced is known as a muscle ...

The sensation of a "pump" or muscle congestion during workouts is a phenomenon that many fitness enthusiasts chase with zeal. That temporary swelling, that feeling of full and defined muscles, is not ...

A narrative review published by Van Every, Lim, Wolfe, Nippard, and Phillips critically examined several popular but poorly supported theories about what truly drives muscle growth. Modern-day fitness ...

There is no shortage of hacks and pre-workout supplements for gymgoers aiming to achieve the sought-after “muscle pump.” Social media, particularly the #FitTok and #GymTok hashtags on TikTok, is ripe ...

As I’m typing these words, I don’t think about the synchronized muscle contractions that allow my fingers to dance across the keyboard. Or the back muscles that unconsciously tighten to hold myself ...

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...