type 2 fibers
We know that exercise slows the aging process and helps with body composition. Yet, many people do the wrong balance of training – they emphasize cardio over weight training and that’s not optimal, especially for aging muscles. Here’s why Imbalanced exercise training is a problem.
What is regional muscle hypertrophy and how might it impact your training? Some evidence suggests that muscles can be “shaped” through resistance training, not just increased in size. If so, you may have more control over the way your body looks than you think.
The conventional way to build lean body mass is to use a weight that’s 60 to 80% of your one-rep max – but is that the only way? Some studies show training with low-resistanceweights can also build muscle. Is there any truth to this?
