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Tag: muscle protein synthesis

Protein

How Much Protein Should You Consume with Each Meal?

It’s clear that you need more protein for muscle repair and to maximize muscle protein synthesis if you work out, but how much should you get with each meal? This article will reveal what science shows about how much protein your muscles can absorb and use with a meal and why more isn’t better. 

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Ice Baths

Are Ice Baths Helpful or Harmful for Muscle Growth?

Athletes are fond of dunking their muscles they just worked into ice baths for 10 minutes or more after a workout. They do this based on the idea that cold water reduces muscle soreness and aids in muscle recovery. However, there is some evidence that doing so may have an unexpected negative impact on muscle recovery and growth.

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biceps curls

6 Ways to Get Stubborn Biceps to Grow

Could your biceps training use a boost? If you’re accustomed to doing standard curls, your biceps routine needs an upgrade to help them keep growing. Here are six biceps exercises to ramp up your biceps growth and break out of a plateau.

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vanila and chocolate muscle protein powder

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?

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exercise recovery

Is Age a Factor in Exercise Recovery?

One of the most important aspects of training is exercise recovery. Unfortunately, it’s a component that’s often neglected or not taken seriously enough. You might wonder whether the amount of recovery time you need after a workout varies with age? Here’s what science says so far.

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