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How Hard Do You Have to Work to Maintain Muscle?

How Hard Do You Have to Work to Maintain Muscle?

Once you’ve gained strength and lean body mass and want to maintain muscle – how hard and how often do you have to work out? It’s harder to build strength and muscle than it is to maintain it but that doesn’t mean you can slack off. Find out what research shows about exercise frequency and intensity when you’re in maintenance mode.

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Exercise During Middle Age Protects Against Muscle Loss Later

Exercise During Middle Age Protects Against Muscle Loss Later

Can exercise during the middle age years of your life protect against frailty and loss of strength later? That’s what a new study shows. Find out more about strength training and how it may reduce your risk for sarcopenia later on in life. You’ll discover the role nutrition plays in preventing loss of muscle as well as a vitamin that may be beneficial.

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Resistance Training and Testosterone: What Role Does It Play in Women?

Resistance Training and Testosterone: What Role Does It Play in Women?

Testosterone is an anabolic hormone that boosts muscle growth. Men have significantly higher levels of testosterone than women, putting them at a disadvantage when it comes to building lean body mass. So how is it that some women can build lean body mass through training? Find out more about the testosterone response in women and another anabolic hormone that helps women build muscle and burn fat.

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Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Muscle Strength?

Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Muscle Strength?

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties that may offer protection against some diseases including heart disease. Now there’s evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may help you get more benefits out of a strength-training program. Here’s why.

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Hand Grip Strength: What It Says About Your Overall Fitness

Hand Grip Strength: What It Says About Your Overall Fitness

Do you have a strong hand grip or a weak one? The answer to this question is more important than you think. The strength of your hand grip says something about how strong you are and how much muscle mass you carry on your frame. It even says something about your overall health. Find out more.

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Can You Build Muscle Strength Without Increasing Muscle Mass?

Can You Build Muscle Strength Without Increasing Muscle Mass?

Most women don’t have to worry about getting bulky. Still, some women want to focus on muscle strength without building muscle mass. Is that possible? This article talks about how training impacts muscle strength and muscle size and whether it’s possible to increase muscle strength without increasing size.

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The Importance of Dietary Protein After Menopause

The Importance of Dietary Protein After Menopause

Some women cut back on dietary protein along with calories when they’re trying to lose weight. That’s not such a good idea, especially after menopause. A recent study reveals the importance of getting enough protein – and consuming it throughout the day. Find out why it’s important along with some high protein snacks you can enjoy.

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Strength Training: Get Stronger, Live Longer

Strength Training: Get Stronger, Live Longer

When most people think of the benefits of exercise and its impact on longevity, they think of aerobic exercise, but when it comes to diseases of aging and longevity, strength training may be your ticket to better health. Find out why.

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