Are you trying to build muscle but not getting the results you expected from hypertrophy training? No doubt, that’s frustrating. Here are five reasons why you’re not getting the gains you expected.
Is there a minimum intensity you have to use for muscle hypertrophy? Is it possible to build muscle definition using light weights? Find out what research shows.
Can circuit training alone be enough to build strength and muscle? Circuit workouts are popular because they’re time expedient and burn more calories than standard weight training due to the short rest period between exercises. But are they enough to build muscle size?
Plant-based diets are growing in popularity. But what if you lift weights? Is it harder to build muscle on a Plant-based diet that continues little or no meat or dairy? Find out.
When you hear the word “anabolic,” protein is probably the macronutrient that pops into your head. Did you know that carbohydrates also have anabolic effects by helping preserve lean body mass? Find out why you need carbohydrates in your diet, especially if you do high-intensity endurance or resistance exercise.
Circuit training wins points for being a time-efficient, total body workout. But what if you want to build strength or increase muscle size? Can a circuit workout be a way to accomplish that? Find out what research shows.
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.
Ever wonder what’s going on behind the scenes when you resistance train? There are a number of hormones at work that have an impact on muscle growth. Find out more about these key players and how they make it harder or easier to build lean body mass.
Are you trying to build lean body mass and not seeing the changes you expected? Don’t give up. Discover six lifestyle factors that can sabotage your ability to build muscle and how to correct them.
Think you have to lift heavy to build lean body mass? A new study challenges this assumption. Find out what new research shows about lifting lighter weights and the effect is has on body composition and strength. You may be surprised.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when weight training is to use momentum to lift the weight. Many aren’t even aware they’re doing i
Back on July 12, 2008 I decided that I wanted to lose 50lbs so I started dieting after 12 years of being overweight. By October 2008 I had lost a total of 31lbs and started getting worried because the skin on my body had started to droop. I wasn’t happy with how I looked naked
