Before understanding how genetics plays its role in muscle Building, let’s see what the basics of genetics are. So, at the ...

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In a systematic review, researchers found plenty of benefits of taking BCAAs after exercise, including lowering muscle ...

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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 ...

Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive toward intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.

You might have seen your favorite Instagram trainer mention hypertrophy on her strength training posts. Or maybe you heard the term in a fitness class or while ...

The quest to simultaneously build muscle and lose fat represents one of fitness’s most challenging yet achievable goals. This dual transformation requires understanding complex metabolic processes ...

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein - plant or animal-based - make any ...

That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...

Graduate student Žan Zupančič, left, health and kinesiology professor Nicholas Burd and their colleagues found that processing high-protein whole foods may alter the foods’ muscle-building potential ...