As many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a bit of extra muscle soreness. This is especially true if it has been a while between workouts. A common ...

The NYTimes article has an article today talking about the role of lactic acid and exercise. First up, I think the fault probably lies with the writer, not the scientist, for misrepresenting valid ...

Lactic acid builds up in muscles during intense exercise and causes a burning sensation. However, it is not responsible for next-day muscle soreness.

Scientists have revealed how working out can trigger a chain of processes which promotes brain health and function ...

Maybe you watched, cringing, as someone rushed to the bathroom to hurl in a fitness class—maybe you’ve been that someone. But is throwing up after a workout just a good sign you were working hard? No ...