If your goal is to build muscle, odds are you are wondering what rep range and how many sets you should use for best results. There is no concrete answer. Rather, there are options that lead to slightly different end results. In this article, we’ll have a...
If you look at different athletes from different training disciplines, you will notice the diversity of muscular development different people have. This brings a question to mind - Are there different types of muscle growth and is more always better? In this article, we’ll go over the...
In the last 2 articles of the muscle-building series, you learned that each workout can be measured by certain variables. The ratios of these variables trigger different energy systems and components of the body and its musculature, thus creating a different end result. This article is going...
In the first part of the muscle-building series, you learned that the way you set up the variables in a workout will change the end result. For instance, training closer to maximum intensity will primarily result in improvements in maximum strength. On the other hand, workouts that...
When the task at hand is to build as much quality muscle mass as possible, there are two things you should look at: Your training and your nutrition. Muscle gaining is technically a process of stimulus, followed by a period of recovery. At its very essence, muscle...
In the last part of this article series, you learned that protein and fats are the two essential macronutrients in your daily nutrition. These two contain essential amino & fatty acids, which regulate many processes, growth of tissues & body composition. For the goal of building muscle...
If you read part 1 of the muscle-building nutrition series, you now know that one of the most important things about nutrition during a building period is to eat in a caloric surplus. This extra amount of energy will allow the body to optimally recover the...
The number of calories that your body needs to maintain its weight and healthy functioning is referred to as your “Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)”. There are 2 important aspects to focus on when the task at hand is to build as much quality muscle as...
Forget Resolutions They’re probably appearing all around you—New Year’s Resolutions. “I’m going to lose weight.” “I’m going to be on time.” “This is my year to get organized.” I’ve joined a gym and I’m going to go three times each week.” What do all these New Year’s...
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