New research suggests that choosing lean cuts of meat after a workout may significantly enhance muscle growth compared to ...
Forget the gym grind; longer rest between sets significantly boosts muscle growth and strength, especially for trained ...
Creatine is a compound made from three amino acids that's found naturally in the body. People use creatine supplements to ...
A beginner in his teens up through his 30s can expect to put on two to four pounds of lean muscle per month for the first two or three months of his training An intermediate (several months’ to a few ...
Plant proteins are made from plant-based sources like peas or soy, while whey protein is milk-based. Find out which is better ...
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.36 grams of protein per pound, or about 54 grams for a person who ...
Researchers explored whether slowing down those reps in the gym affects hypertrophy (muscle growth), and it turns out it ...
But the process of muscle growth requires more than just protein. Weight lifting burns fat and energy in the form of muscle glycogen, so your diet also needs to include a healthy serving of carbs to ...
A recent systematic review found the best hypertrophy outcomes at 30-40 weekly sets per muscle group, but that level of ...
Erin Beresini is a journalist covering fitness, endurance sports, and health science. She is the author of ‘Off Course: Inside the Mad, Muddy World of Obstacle Course Racing.’ New perk: Easily find ...
Many people view age-related muscle loss as a slow decline they must accept. A fitness expert explains why building strength ...
Building muscle and increasing strength isn’t just about spending hours in the gym, what one eats plays an equally critical ...