muscle

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The tech is not a replacement for traditional exercise, he said, though he cited research that shows EMS may offer “modest to moderate improvements in muscle strength,” especially when combined with movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It would also be embarrassing if the governor tried to muscle candidates aside and failed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Next up: electrical muscle stimulation, or EMS, where people wear damp suits covered with electrodes that zap their major muscle groups simultaneously for about 20 minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Prof Robert Storey, an expert in heart health at the University of Sheffield, warned GLP-1 drugs could reduce muscle mass as well as fat.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Lemuel had a clear view of the hands, arms, and faces of Leah, Kate, and the rest of the company, “Not a muscle moved visibly.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock