The environmental impact of traditional protein sources is a growing worry. This has sparked interest in exploring alternative proteins. One such alternative is a protein derived from recombinant bovine β-lactoglobulin, or rBLG for short. This protein is not from cows or plants. It is made in a lab. It is a type of protein that is normally found in milk. But this ver...

In the world of weightlifting, the idea of pushing to the limit is often seen as the key to success. But is it really necessary to exhaust oneself to see gains? A recent study looked into this very question. The study involved 42 young, experienced weightlifters. They were split into two groups. One group went all out, pushing to the point of failure on every ex...

Imagine giving one leg of a mouse a tiny electric shock. What happens to the other leg? Scientists wanted to find out. They used electric stimulation to see how it affects muscles. This is not a new idea. It is used in sports and rehabilitation. But what about the other leg? Does it also change? That is what scientists wanted to find out. To do this, they...

Athletes often use cold or heat treatments to speed up muscle recovery. But do these thermal interventions really make a difference? Some research shows that cold might not be so great for growing muscles. It can slow down protein creation and muscle repair after workouts, leading to weaker gains. On the other hand, heat seems to help protect muscles from breaking do...