Plot twist: muscle memory isn’t actually about your muscles at all. It’s about your brain doing some serious behind-the-scenes work! Imagine your brain is creating a super-detailed map for every ...

For every motor skill you've ever learned, whether it's walking or watchmaking, there is a small ensemble of neurons in your ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. When you hear the term “muscle memory,” it conjures up images of your muscles ...

We speak to two pioneering researchers about the mechanism underlying muscle memory, and how you can use it in your training ...

Whether on patrol or in the lab, we all have a routine similar to this one. While each of our routines may vary slightly (get kids ready for school, read paper, watch news, etc.), there are ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

We all want to know if and how we can come back to form after injury, illness, or a long hiatus. Muscles adapt in response to the environment: They grow when we put in the work and shrink when we stop ...

You know that thing where you almost involuntarily lift your right foot off the gas pedal when you see a cop car ahead of you? This summer, you may want to develop the same muscle memory when ...

(CNN) — When you hear the term “muscle memory,” it conjures up images of your muscles being able to memorize certain movements, such as dribbling a soccer ball or playing “Happy Birthday” on the piano ...