New studies on strength training, muscle growth, recovery and exercise, explained with their methods, limitations and practical context.
A new 2026 review of five studies and 372 beginner lifters found no significant pooled lean-mass difference between plant-protein and whey groups. Here's what that really means.
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A non-randomised study of 245 adults found better weight and fat-percentage loss with virtual physical-activity coaching, but muscle preservation requires more precise interpretation.
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A 2026 quasi-experimental study of 245 GLP-1 users linked virtual strength-focused coaching with larger weight and body-fat percentage reductions, with key caveats.
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Aqua Pilates is getting attention in 2026. We examine the small new clinical trial, explain shallow-water versus floating-board Pilates, and give practical exercises, safety tips and realistic expectations.
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New 2026 cardiology guidance and walking research explain what walking pads can really do for steps, fat loss and office health—and where the popular claims go too far.
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A randomised trial of 187 adults found extra 12-week weight loss with time-restricted eating, but no significant additional liver-fat reduction and no lasting between-group difference in weight at one year.
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A 24 October 2026 creatine trial in 51 perimenopausal women found a sleep-consistency signal, not a proven brain-fog cure. We compare it with a larger review of strength and bone outcomes.
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A 2026 trial found both Reformer and Mat Pilates improved overall menopausal symptom scores compared with education, without a significant head-to-head difference. We examine the new research, limitations, costs, and practical training choices.
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A small randomised pilot found less estimated weight regain with a digital programme or medically tailored meals over four months. The findings are preliminary and do not show that medication or clinical care can be replaced.
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