Is Muscle Damage Necessary for Muscle Growth?
Muscle damage – how important is it to prompting your muscles to grow? Do you really need to blast your muscles to see significant hypertrophy? Find out what science says about this issue.
Muscle damage – how important is it to prompting your muscles to grow? Do you really need to blast your muscles to see significant hypertrophy? Find out what science says about this issue.
Are squats part of your routine? You might do them using weights, but you can also get benefits by doing bodyweight squats. The key is to modify them to make them tougher. Here’s how.
How important is it to breathe properly when you exercise? More important than you think. Here’s why and how to do it properly.
Does your back hurt when you squat? It’s a common problem – but why? Read on and discover why you may experience back discomfort when you squat and how to correct it.
We know that focus plays a role in virtually any endeavor and strength training is no exception. But, what type of focus is best? Should you focus on the muscles you’re working? Find out what research shows.
We know that exercise is linked to numerous health benefits. Some studies show that it even slows the aging process. Now, researchers have more evidence of exercise’s anti-aging benefits. Find out more.
Muscle knots – have you ever heard of them? Here’s what they are and what to do if you get them.
Aerobic exercise is for heart-health benefits and resistance training is for building muscle – but can you also build muscle with aerobic training? According to some studies, you can. Find out more.
Are your shoulders in good alignment with the rest of your body, or are they abnormally rounded or hunched? Find out why this is a problem and how to correct it.
Are you bored with “standard” cardio, brisk walking, jogging, running, and cycling? Here are five total body exercises that offer cardio benefits without the boredom.
We’re discovering more and more about the health benefits of dark chocolate, but can it help you if you’re an athlete as well? Find out how a daily dose of dark chocolate could improve exercise endurance.
Do you HAVE to lift heavy weights to build muscle size or can you lighten up and still see gains? Find out what research shows about building muscle size and how heavy you have to lift.