New research links hard training to better gut health, digestion, recovery and performance – Muscle & Fitness

High-intensity workouts can add more than just muscle to the list of physical benefits that come from sweating. A new study shows that hard training can also positively impact the balance of your gut bacteria, leading to a better digestive system and greater potential for hitting a PR. The latest science certainly adds new meaning […]

Fitness has helped Dane Carter overcome his addiction and reclaim his purpose: muscle and fitness

The special thing about transformation stories is that we often compress them. It’s all about the turning point, the tight arc that makes struggle feel temporary and success inevitable. Dane Carter’s story refuses that kind of editing. It’s messy, uncomfortable and deeply human. It’s not about a single breakthrough, but about the accumulation of small, […]

Gabrielle Lyon shares why Muscle Span is the new metric we need to focus on – Muscle Mass and Fitness

Amid the growing buzz around longevity and health, a new “span” is entering the conversation: muscle tension. Created and defended by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the term shifts the focus to how long our muscles remain strong, functional and metabolically healthy. It is becoming an increasingly important distinction as there is mounting evidence linking muscle health […]