Jun 15, 2026Exercise Physiology

In-Season Strength Training for Youth Female Soccer Players

Can in-season lifting hurt recovery? A small randomized trial in elite U15 female soccer players found strength gains without higher resting biomarkers.

in-season liftingstrength trainingfemale soccer playersadolescent athletes

Read article →

Apr 6, 2026Physical Activity

Eccentric Exercise Recovery: When Foam Rollers Actually Help

Eccentric exercise damage fades with specific training. Learn when preconditioning, cold water, foam rolling, and PEMF may help recovery.

muscle damagedomseccentric contractionstraining adaptation

Read article →

Mar 28, 2026Nutrition

Omega-3s for Muscle Recovery: Dose, Duration, and Limits

Omega-3s can modestly reduce post-exercise soreness and inflammatory markers, but the evidence points to 2 g/day of EPA+DHA for at least six weeks.

fish oilomega-3exercise recoverymuscle damage

Read article →

Mar 28, 2026Mitochondrial Health

Do Statins Harm Muscle Mitochria? What New Studies Show

New human and ex vivo studies link atorvastatin to progressive muscle mitochondrial impairment. What the evidence says about statin type, dose, and risk.

statinsatorvastatinmitochondrial dysfunctionoxidative phosphorylation

Read article →

Mar 20, 2026Nutrition

EIMD Supplement Scorecard: What Recovery Claims Hold Up

A skeptical, evidence-based scorecard for muscle-recovery supplements: HMB, L-carnitine, curcumin, tart cherry, and fish oil examined.

hmbl-carnitinedomsrecovery supplements

Read article →