If you’ve ever worried that a long break from the gym would erase months of hard-won gains, new research from Finland offers some comfort. Scientists at the University of Jyväskylä have found that, even after a 10-week pause from strength training, muscle strength bounced back faster than expected. Led by Eeli Halonen and colleagues at the University of Jyväskylä, the study delves into how “periodic resistance training” (PRT), where trainees take structured breaks, compares with continuous resistance training (CRT) in building strength and muscle mass. What the researchers discovered about mus…