muscle breakdown
Although protein is only a secondary energy source during times of starvation and stress, you need a certain amount of it in your diet. In fact, skimping on protein can work against your health. Here are six things that can happen you don’t get enough dietary protein.
For many bodybuilders, the focus is on getting enough dietary protein – but what about carbohydrates? This article discusses the role carbohydrates play in muscle growth and maintenance and whether low carbohydrate diets make it hard to preserve muscle.
When you lose body fat, in most cases, you also lose what you don’t want to lose – lean body mass. Can eating a higher protein diet help? Find out what new research shows about protein and muscle breakdown during periods of calorie restriction.
How does the hormonal response to resistance training differ from endurance training? Do they interfere with each other? Find out how your body responds to resistance training, high-intensity cardio and longer periods of moderate-intensity endurance exercise from a hormonal standpoint.
You put a lot of effort into your weight training workouts. Ever wonder about the “behind the scene” players, hormones, which make it easier or harder for you to build lean body mass? Find out more about the five most important ones and how they impact your workouts.
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.
Thinking about taking a break from strength training? Of course, you need a little rest and relaxation but don’t make it too long. New research suggests that you start to lose strength and muscle strength and mass more rapidly than previously thought. Find out how quickly you may lose some of those gains and another reason why it’s important to stay active during the day.
