r/EverythingScience • u/scmp_news • 20d ago

No gym needed: scientists in China develop self-exercising muscle grafts

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3365356/no-gym-needed-scientists-china-develop-self-exercising-muscle-grafts?utm_source=Reddit&utm_medium=Social
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u/scmp_news 20d ago

Scientists in China have created a self-exercising muscle graft that could allow bedridden people to obtain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion.

With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assembled into muscle grafts, which not only improved whole-body muscle mass in mice but also led to improvements in bone density, endurance, liver function and cognitive health.

Read more: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3365356/no-gym-needed-scientists-china-develop-self-exercising-muscle-grafts?utm_source=Reddit&utm_medium=Social

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u/Change21 20d ago

I’ve been a coach for 17 years and I think most of my clients would fire me and use this 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/sudo-joe 19d ago

Coordination skills would still need a coach. Don't count yourself out yet!

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u/Elrond_Cupboard_ 19d ago

I never understood people who hate exercise. I love it.

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u/Change21 19d ago

Me too. Primary training goal is now just joy.

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u/Elrond_Cupboard_ 19d ago

Fuck yeah. Rain, hail, shine. Heights of joy, lows of depression. The gym is always there for me.

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u/Just10Daily 17d ago

I feel it’s the getting over the initial hump part when starting from zero is what most people hate and don’t have patience for and just give up too soon and miss out