Why taking a break from exercise might not mean you need to start from scratch

October 7, 2026 · 12:08 pm 2 sources

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• Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise
  This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. · October 7, 2026 12:08
  ‘Use it or lose it’ isn’t quite true when it comes to the health benefits of exercise. Cells across the body retain a memory of training that lasts longer than once thought.
• Why taking a break from exercise might not mean you need to start from scratch
  Scientific American · October 10, 2026 10:00
  Why taking a break from exercise doesn't may not mean you need to start from scratch