Background Hamstring strain injury (HSI) burdens athletes due to high occurrence and recurrence rates. Previous surface EMG evidence suggests reduced voluntary activation (VA) may contribute to high ...

Good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) ...

A groundbreaking new study has shown how you can increase muscle growth while spending half the amount of time in the gym. The study, authored by Edith Cowan University professor Ken Nosaka, found ...

Good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) ...

Eccentric exercise involves lengthening muscles which increases size by adding stress. Concentric moves shorten muscles for gains with less soreness.

Squeezing in a solid workout can be a challenge for time-poor fitness enthusiasts, but lately we’re seeing exercise scientists really drill into what the most efficient workouts might look like. A ...

I am a strong advocate of resistance training to promote health and preserve the ability to take on everyday physical challenges and function well late in life. An effective routine is two resistance ...

IF YOU'VE BEEN to the gym recently, you might have noticed some guys stopping and holding in the middle of their biceps curl or back squat. These pauses aren't just to show off strength and ...