Archive - Strength Science

Can You Bulk Up on a 16:8 Fasting Schedule?

New research finds time-restricted eating builds muscle as effectively as traditional meal timing—but with less fat gain and a slight trade-off in squat…

11 hrs ago •

More Reps With Eccentric Emphasis

How increasing eccentric proportion of repetitions impact strength-endurance and time to failure.

Aug 17 •

Strength Training for Kids: Here is Your Preteen Strength Blueprint

22 Studies find big performance gains without growth or injury risks.

Aug 14 •

Lifting for a Better Night’s Sleep: What Science Says

Young women find restful nights after just 6 weeks of resistance training.

Aug 12 •

Massage Guns: What Do They Do?

Their effects on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage.

Aug 10 •

Strength Training in Pregnancy: The Secret to a Happier, Healthier Nine Months

New research reveals how lifting weights can ease pain, boost mood, and help mothers-to-be feel their best.

Aug 7 •

How Many Steps a Day Do You Really Need? Surprising New Study

New research finds 7,000 steps hits the sweet spot for health—no need to chase 10,000.

Aug 5 •

Doubling Protein Intake Burns More Calories and Reduces Energy Intake, a New Study Finds.

The short-term effects of consuming high-protein, lower-carbohydrate ultra-processed foods.

Aug 3 •

July 2025

Breaking the Sitting Habit: Tiny Efforts, Big Rewards for Metabolic Health

Interrupting hours of sitting with regular, muscle-activating breaks dramatically improves glycemic control—here’s how to put it into practice.

Jul 31 •

Cardio vs Weights vs Both: Which Burns More Fat?

A massive analysis reveals the ultimate fat loss routine—and why mixing workouts gets results.

Jul 29 •

Can Eating Double the Protein Supercharge Your Gains—Or Just Your Waistline?

New research reveals what happens when resistance-trained athletes eat a massive 4.4 grams of protein per kilogram—every day for eight weeks.

Jul 27 •

Why Morning Coffee Could Be the Secret to a Longer Life

A massive new study reveals that when you drink your coffee—not just how much—may be key to reducing your risk of heart disease and early death.

Jul 24 •

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