Strength is an integral part of health. It’s required for many tasks throughout the day, such as getting out of bed, carrying groceries, or pushing a broken-down car off the road. It’s defined as the ability to produce maximal force against a specific — and usually external — resistance (1). […]
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Build muscle and tone your physique with a great pair of dumbbells. Using dumbbells in your routine seems to be a staple now. With so much equipment to use, we often stick to those exercises we know will build muscle and help us tone so we see only the best […]
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(WNDU) – COVID has forced many people to take time off from the gym. When you’re on a hiatus, you might be concerned about losing the progress you’ve built. But new research shows your muscles have memories. Muscle memory is the act of committing a specific motor task into memory […]
1 Exercise Selection Ideally, select exercises you’re already used to doing so you can train hard from the start. But they must be exercises that really work for you: ones you can train hard but safely and that actually work the target muscles. If you select exercises that you’re not […]
Image via Instagram @adrianironman INBA PNBA natural bodybuilder Adrian Pietrariu gives tips to help you build muscle mass. Hitting a plateau in the gym is common among gym-goers. If you’re past your newbie gains, then at some point, you’ll likely hit a plateau. In addition, there are specific diet protocols […]
Share on PinterestCan weight-strengthening exercises reduce mortality risk? Cavan Images/Getty Images The authors of a new meta-analysis of prior studies wanted to determine how much time adults should spend doing muscle-strengthening exercises each week. They conclude that doing 30–60 minutes of these exercises each week lowers the risk of all-cause […]
If you are an athlete, bodybuilder, weightlifter, or you just want to get in shape and improve your performance, you need to know about creatine. This is a non-protein amino acid that is made of three amino acids: Methionine Arginine Glycine Your body naturally creates it, and it’s found in […]
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Creatine is a well-researched supplement for muscle growth, brain health, and athletic performance. Most people can benefit from using it, combined with good exercise and nutrition habits, experts say. To maximize benefits and avoid side effects, use the right dose and type of creatine. Loading Something is loading. Adding creatine […]
RLT_Images/Getty Images Your ability to build muscle can be affected by a variety of factors, including genetics, diet, workouts, hormones, age and even gender. Putting on muscle has long been considered a “masculine” activity in the fitness world, but as more women lose their fear of getting “bulky” from lifting weights, they’re […]
Creatine is one of the most common supplements that athletes take. Do you know how to use creatine to build muscle faster? Keep reading and you will find out how according to a respectable fitness trainer and kinesiologist. Creatine is one of the most researched and used supplements in the […]
It gets you out of breath and is a great workout for your heart and lungs, but does running build muscle? It turns out running is actually a surprisingly comprehensive exercise. While it primarily targets big muscle groups in your legs and lower body, it can also work your back, […]