Which Push-Up Variations Target Which Muscle Groups?
There’s more than one way to do a push-up! Here’s how to do different push-up variations by changing hand and foot placement.
April 7, 2019
Category: Fitness Tips
Does Lack of Hydration Worsen Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness?
There are lots of reasons to hydrate well before, during, and after a workout. For one, even mild dehydration makes a workout feel harder and can negatively impact performance. Can poor hydration also worsen delayed onset muscle soreness? Here’s what science shows.
April 7, 2019
4 Science-Backed Reasons Your Muscles Weaken with Age
We lose muscle tissue and strength with age, but have you ever wondered why? Here are four science-backed reasons we lose muscle strength with age and what we can do to slow the process of muscle aging.
April 7, 2019
Can Exercise Reduce Chronic Joint Pain due to Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of achy joints and joints complaints in people over 50. Can exercise help ease the symptoms of this form of arthritis? Find out what science shows about exercise and its impact on arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis of the knee.
April 7, 2019
Why Joint Mobility Matters if You Weight Train
Chances are unless you have arthritis, you don’t think about joint mobility. But, it matters! Here’s why joint mobility is important for training success and how to improve yours.
March 31, 2019
If You Eat a Vegan Diet, Here’s What You Need to Know about Protein
Plants have protein too. That’s why people who eat a vegan or plant-based diet can still build muscle. However, there are some things you should know about protein and building muscle on a vegan diet. Here’s the scoop.
March 31, 2019
5 Ways Resistance Training Improves Heart Health
Does resistance training lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Recent research suggests that it does, but how? Here are five possible ways that working your muscles against resistance is healthy for your heart.
March 31, 2019
How Much Protein Can You Absorb at One Time?
Amino acids from protein are the building blocks of new muscle tissue. Some research suggests there’s a limit to how much protein you can absorb at a meal and consuming more doesn’t offer additional benefits. What does science say about this?
March 31, 2019
Is Fast Food a Bad Habit or An Addiction?
Fast food – it’s everywhere these days! Despite the awareness that these foods aren’t healthy, they’re still an ingrained part of the Western diet – but why? Some scientists have questioned whether fast food is addictive. Is there evidence that it is?
March 31, 2019
Can Supplementing with Collagen Enhance Muscle Hypertrophy?
Supplementing with Collagen has become popular recently. Collagen is a protein, so you might wonder how effective it is for boosting muscle hypertrophy. Can adding collagen peptides to your diet help you grow muscles?
March 31, 2019
Do Women Gain Strength and Muscle Size Differently Than Men?
Weight training is popular among both genders these days. More women now recognize that working their muscles against resistance is the key to changing their body composition. Like men, women can build muscle, but are there differences in how they gain muscle strength and size?
March 24, 2019
The Pros and Cons of Full-Body Training Routines
How do you structure your strength-training workouts? In this article, you’ll find out the pros and cons of doing full-body workouts as opposed to a split workout structure. You’ll also discover what works best for you.
March 24, 2019