Extra protein boosts muscle (slightly) with resistance training
Extra protein boosts muscle (slightly) with resistance training Extra protein from food or supplements does lead to increases in strength and muscle, but not…
Weight-training may help reduce hot flashes
Weight-training may help reduce hot flashes Postmenopausal women may be able to ease hot flashes and night sweats by strength training, a new clinical trial…
Want to boost exercise performance? Caffeine may help
Want to boost exercise performance? Caffeine may help Taking caffeine before exercise could improve performance during a broad range of exercise tasks,…
New guidelines for athletes on protein intake
New guidelines for athletes on protein intake A new review from the University of Stirling in the U.K. and McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada has set out…
Bedtime protein may enhance muscle gains from the gym
Bedtime protein may enhance muscle gains from the gym Drinking a protein (casein) shake before tucking in for the night increases gains in muscle mass and…
Mediterranean diet boosts endurance exercise
Mediterranean diet boosts endurance exercise Researchers at Saint Louis University have found that eating a Mediterranean diet can improve athletes'…
Want to choose a healthy post-workout snack? Decide early.
Want to choose a healthy post-workout snack? Decide early. You've just exercised for an hour, tracking the burned calories with a sense of satisfaction.…
Late night snacker? Choose cottage cheese
Late night snacker? Choose cottage cheese Like to snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State…
Diet + exercise may limit weight gain due to environmental contaminants
Diet + exercise may limit weight gain due to environmental contaminants A new study finds that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are…
Chocolate milk may beat out sports drinks for exercise recovery
Chocolate milk may beat out sports drinks for exercise recovery Athletes who drink chocolate milk during exercise or after a hard workout may recover just as…