Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Muscle synergies represent coordinated activation patterns of groups of muscles that simplify the control of complex movements. This concept suggests that the central nervous system reduces the ...

In today’s fitness landscape, lifting heavier isn’t always lifting smarter. Across gyms in the United States, trainers and exercise scientists agree that isolation movements require a different ...

The muscular system consists of various types of muscle that each play a crucial role in the function of the body. Some muscular system functions include mobility, stability, posture, and circulation.