New strength training protocol provides new insight in how we build muscle

New strength training protocol provides new insight in how we build muscle

For those of us dreaming of packing on a little extra muscle, or just hanging on to what we’ve got, there was tantalizing news at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual conference in San Diego earlier this month. One of the “paper of the year”, chosen for their impact and significance for research, promote … Read more

There May Be an Optimal Time of Day For Exercise, But It’s Not The Same For Everybody

There May Be an Optimal Time of Day For Exercise, But It’s Not The Same For Everybody

Exercise is good for you no matter what time of day it is, but a new randomized control trial found that sweating in the morning and at night could target different parts of the body and mind. Over the course of 12 weeks, 27 healthy, active women and 20 healthy, active men participated in a … Read more

Health Tips: Troubled by muscle stiffness, then know how to protect

Health Tips: Troubled by muscle stiffness, then know how to protect

Muscles Fasciculation Problem: If you have pain or stiffness in your muscles, then you should not take it lightly. Many times, due to sitting or exercising in the wrong way, there is a strain in the muscles. The problem of muscle stiffness or twitching is very troublesome. It is also called muscle fasciculation. which causes … Read more

Muscle Strengthening Linked to Lower Risk of Dying – Even in Short Amounts

Muscle Strengthening Linked to Lower Risk of Dying – Even in Short Amounts

Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle-strengthening exercises could be enough to significantly lower your risk of dying, according to a new study, even without adding any additional cardiovascular exercise like running or cycling. Based on an analysis of 16 previous studies, covering up to 25 years of research and sample sizes of nearly … Read more