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Swimming

May 11, 2008

Eccentric muscle action has an important role in exercise

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Is it true that taking twice as long to lower a weight as to raise it builds muscles faster? I have heard this, but I can't find anyone who can give me a reason why. via SouthCoastToday

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