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.
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 struggling to build lean body mass? If so, you may not be doing enough to keep your body in an anabolic or muscle-building state. Need some guidance? Here are four things you can do to keep your body in a muscle-building anabolic state.
Exercise can reduce the risk of health problems. It can also prevent some loss of lean body mass and drop in metabolism that occurs with age. Now a new study shows that a combination of lower-body strength training and balance exercises can reduce the risk of falls and injuries as we grow older. Discover why it’s important to work on lower-body strength and balance – and a simple test to see how good your sense of balance is.
Think the only good reason to exercise is to firm up your body? Even if you’re satisfied with your physique, working up a sweat can slow down Father Time. Here are five ways exercise slows down the aging process.
Not seeing results from your strength-training program? It may not be your diet or your exercise program – it could be the medications you’re taking. Two common types of medications that many active, young women take can have an impact on your ability to build lean body mass. Find out what they are.
Most people gain weight as they age, and they blame it on their metabolism. It’s true that basal metabolic rate slows down with age, but is this inevitable? Find out what you can do to keep your metabolism from slowing down with age.
How can women achieve a toned body and eliminate ugly body fat by weight lifting? The answer may surprise many people. Find out more
You’ve just started strength training, and you’re eager to see those first ripples of muscle. How long does it really take to start seeing gains?
This article describes how aging affects muscle strength and muscle mass, what the consequences are and how to prevent it.
Find out what research shows about strength training gains and the number of sets you need to maximize strength-building.
We gradually lose strength and muscle mass as we age. Until now, researchers haven’t really known why. New research sheds light on this issue, and they’re investigating a possible cure.
