You've probably experienced a muscle knot at some point in your life. Everyone is susceptible to these annoying knots, regardless of the cause, whether you got them from working out or from spending a lot of time sitting in front of a computer. This guide will cover whatever you need to understand about muscle knots and how to manage them yourself.   What Are Muscle Knots?   Credit: Envato Element/ twenty20photos   A muscle knot, also known as a myofascial trigger point, is a region of contraction in a particular muscle fiber. These knots can form anywhere, although they are most often located in the back, shoulders, neck, and even the gluteal muscles. They may feel large or stiff to the touch. They can also cause soreness in your muscles and joints and be sensitive or unpleasant to the touch. Myofascial trigger points shouldn't be mistaken with myofascial pain syndrome. Although...

  Are you lacking that burst of energy to get yourself to go to the gym? And when you're at the gym, do you find it difficult to push through workouts? A pre-workout supplement can help you finish your workouts with an extra boost while also improving your performance and body composition.   Credit: Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials   Pre-workout supplements or pre-workouts have been made popular in recent years. They have become a fitness must-have. If you follow fitness influencers on social media, you'll notice that they promote pre-workout supplements and how they say it has revolutionized their lives and improved the quality of their workout. So, what's the deal with these pre-workout supplements? Are they truly effective, or are they just a marketing ploy by huge businesses to get people to spend more money on fitness? Is it truly necessary for you to work out with them? Continue...