When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

A simple 5-minute test called “phase angle” can predict memory problems, especially in women, by measuring muscle cell health Women with higher phase angles had 72% lower odds of cognitive impairment, ...

The findings could have implications for robotics, prosthetics and energy efficient machines. John McGrath and José Alvarado with HillBot, a robot designed to test parameters of muscle strength and ...

Here is a challenging but quick workout to add to your upper-body day and see where you rank on a spectrum of training when preparing for calisthenics and weighted calisthenics fitness tests. We have ...

These targets offer a clear picture of what strong, fit ageing actually looks like ...

Cancer patients with high muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) had a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, including those with advanced cancers, a large retrospective ...

Examining the muscles of Eddie Hall, a British strongman and deadlift champion, has given researchers greater insight into muscle strength, which could inform athletic performance, injury prevention, ...