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ACSM Unveils Landmark 2026 Resistance Training Guidelines — First Update in 17 Years

4+ hour, 16+ min ago  (120+ words) The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)has publisheda new Position Stand summarizingresistance training recommendations for healthy adults " the first major update since 2009. The Position Stand emphasizedthat the most meaningful gains come from a simple shift: moving from no resistance…...

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How Small Muscles Make a Big Impact for Athletes at Any Level | Newswise

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (560+ words) Donald Kasitinon, M.D., Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medical Director for PM&R Sports Medicine, talks about the importance of strength and movement to stay healthy. Donald Kasitinon, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and…...

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Quiet fitness: Expert explains why low-intensity movement matters

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (466+ words) As fitness trends evolve, a quieter, more sustainable approach to movement is gaining attention. Rather than high-intensity workouts or rigid training plans, people are leaning into "quiet fitness "This type of exercise focuses on consistent, low-intensity workouts that fit naturally…...

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Quiet Fitness: Expert Explains Why Low-Intensity Movement Matters | Newswise

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (467+ words) Newswise " As fitness trends evolve, a quieter, more sustainable approach to movement is gaining attention. Rather than high-intensity workouts or rigid training plans, people are leaning into "quiet fitness "This type of exercise focuses on consistent, low-intensity workouts that fit…...

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newswise.com > articles > the-science-of-being-a-winter-olympian-the-brains-endurance-and-cold-sensing-abilities-that-make-it-possible

The Science of Being a Winter Olympian: The Brains, Endurance and Cold-Sensing Abilities That Make It Possible | Newswise

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (612+ words) (Left) Muscle fibers from endurance trained mice show high mitochondrial density (dark blue ring) on the periphery of mitochondria-rich (dark-blue) fibers, close to the blood vessels. (Right) Muscle fibers from mice genetically engineered to lack a protein required for peripheral…...

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Scientists ID Genetic Basis for Muscle Formation | Newswise

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (523+ words) Newswise " Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after injury. For some, however, muscle development goes awry, leading to weakness, delayed motor milestones or lifelong disabilities....

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Muscle stem cells build resilience but lose regenerative power with age

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (550+ words) Muscle tissue from aged mice seven days after injury. Left: Aged mice with normal NDRG1 levels show slower regeneration with smaller muscle fibers. Right: Aged mice in which NDRG1 was recently blocked show faster regeneration with larger fibers. Aging muscles heal more…...

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Muscle Stem Cells Build Resilience but Lose Regenerative Power with Age | Newswise

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (551+ words) Muscle tissue from aged mice seven days after injury. Left: Aged mice with normal NDRG1 levels show slower regeneration with smaller muscle fibers. Right: Aged mice in which NDRG1 was recently blocked show faster regeneration with larger fibers. Newswise " Aging muscles heal…...

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Mental Performance Specialist Says Embracing Pressure May Help Olympic Athletes Go for Gold | Newswise

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (321+ words) Newswise " Olympians train for years to strengthen muscle and sharpen technique, but a West Virginia University graduate student and certified mental performance consultant says the difference between reaching the podium and disappointment may come down to mastering their minds. Luca…...

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Marathon Running Temporarily Stresses Kidneys, Digestive System | Newswise

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (212+ words) Newswise " Rockville, Md. (Dec. 16, 2025)"Marathon running, even in recreational athletes, can cause substantial stress on gastrointestinal system and kidneys, according to a new study conducted at the 2024 Boston Marathon. The findings were published in the Journal of Applied Physiology and the…...