If you’re trying to build muscle, you are likely hitting it hard in the gym to achieve your desired gains. However, as a nutritionist and trainer, I have seen time and again that it’s hard to see any ...

Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content ...

Take control of your training by understanding how your nervous system activates muscle fibers. Blend compound lifts with targeted isolation work to maximize hypertrophy and strength. Start training ...

When you’ve pushed through an intense workout, you might have sore muscles to go along with that surge of accomplishment. Maybe it’s those quads and hammies after leg day or triceps and biceps after ...

Plus, studies show that a high-protein diet can help with losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Research shows that, while in a calorie deficit, consuming more protein than you normally ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

Many gym influencers believe eccentric contractions lead to greater muscle growth. This stems from research showing that eccentric-only training produces larger post-workout mTOR signaling responses ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...