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Coverage dated October 28, 2026 to October 29, 2026

Your Cells Keep a Record of Every Workout You’ve Ever Done, Even If You Stopped Exercising Years Ago

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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.

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  1. Good

    Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise (opens Good)

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    New research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise, offering hope when injury or life interrupts a workout routine.

  2. ZME Science

    Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after breaks (opens ZME Science)

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    Do that small workout. It'll be good for you.

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    Your Cells Keep a Record of Every Workout You’ve Ever Done, Even If You Stopped Exercising Years Ago (opens ZME Science)

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    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.

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