Can Cortisol Sabotage Your Muscle Growth?
Cortisol – it’s a hormone bodybuilders want to keep in check – but why? Does cortisol really have the ability to sabotage muscle growth? It depends. Find out why.
September 25, 2016
Tag: build lean body mass
Will Eating Protein Snack at Bedtime Help You Build Muscle?
Yes, you need protein after a workout and throughout the day, but what about before you go to bed at night? Can a protein snack before bedtime help you build muscle? Find out.
October 18, 2015
Do You Need to Eat Protein at Every Meal?
Amino acids from protein are the building blocks for muscle growth. If you exercise, you need more protein than a sedentary person – but do you need to eat protein at every meal? Find out whether protein timing really matters – or not.
July 26, 2015
Does Exercise Order Affect the Hormonal Response to Strength Training?
If you’re pressed for time, you may be forced to do cardio and strength training on the same day. That brings up the age-old question, which should you do first? A new study looked at the hormonal response to doing one before the other. Find out what this study showed and whether it exercise order really matters.
January 11, 2015
Is It Harder to Build Muscle When You Have More Body Fat?
Building muscle is challenging, especially for women. A number of factors make it harder – inappropriate exercise routines and poor nutrition. In addition, a study showed having a higher percentage of body fat could make it harder to build muscle tissue. Find out why.
August 31, 2014
What is a Ketogenic Diet and Does It Offer Benefits?
You may have heard about ketogenic diets for weight loss. What is a ketogenic diet and what are its benefits and drawbacks? This article discusses the history of ketogenic diets and how they work. It also points out the limitations of such a diet and why a more balanced eating plan is best.
July 6, 2014
4 Reasons You May Need More Protein in Your Diet
Are you getting enough protein in your diet? If you fall into certain groups, your dietary protein requirements may be higher than the amount currently recommended. Do you fall into one of these categories?
June 29, 2014
Fitness Training for Your Body Type or Somatotype
What body type or somatotype are you? Not everyone fits into a single body type category but knowing which you are can help you optimize your training and nutrition. Find out more about “body somatotypes” and how they make it harder or easier to reach training goals.
May 26, 2014
3 Reasons You’re Not Gaining Lean Body Mass
Are you a hard-gainer? Some people have a harder time gaining lean body mass than others, due to genetics. Fortunately, genetics aren’t destiny. Here are three reasons why you’re having trouble gaining lean body mass that has nothing to do with genetics.
May 11, 2014
Does Cardiovascular Exercise Interfere With Muscle Growth From Resistance Training?
If your ultimate goal is to build lean body mass, does cardiovascular exercise make it harder to reach your goal? This article looks at the issue of “concurrent training,” whether aerobic exercise interferes with muscle development. Find out what research shows and tips you can use this information to enhance your own training.
February 9, 2014
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How long should you rest between sets to maximize your results when resistance training? It all depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Find out how rest periods impact the results you get when you train and how to decide how long to rest between sets.
January 12, 2014
Exercise and Menopause: Ways Exercise Improves Menopause
Exercise has a number of health benefits and it’s a habit you definitely want to continue as you go through menopause. Can exercise make the menopausal transition a little easier? Does it help with hot flashes, mood changes and other symptoms of menopause? Find out what research shows about the benefits of exercise as you enter menopause.
August 11, 2013