If you've ever taken a few weeks – or even a few months – away from the gym, you've probably had the same thought: I've lost everything. 'I'm not as strong as I was.' 'I feel softer.' 'I'm back to ...

Muscle memory is one of those phrases everyone uses, but the science behind it is a lot more interesting than “your muscles remember”. It is a story about your brain, your nervous system and your ...

The term muscle memory may also be used in a more literal sense to describe how muscles seem to get stronger or bigger if they have been trained before. Research supports this idea, suggesting prior ...