There are a few things that need to happen in order to produce muscle growth. You need to use significant load when lifting weights Enough time under tension to create structural damage to the muscle tissue Enough stimuli to up-regulate anabolic hormones and increase protein synthesis Proper recovery and workout nutrition Many people often think that if they lift as heavy as possible, or use as much volume (sets and reps) as possible they will […]
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What Type of Whey Protein are You Choosing?
By now, many of you are aware that the quality of your animal proteins is very important.The shift from consuming animal proteins that are treated … [Read more...] about What Type of Whey Protein are You Choosing?
Meal Frequency: It’s Different for Women
If you are a regular reader of the SOF blog or follow me on social, you may know that I am a proponent of intermittent fasting (IF) and practice it … [Read more...] about Meal Frequency: It’s Different for Women
5 Foods You Should Eat to Stay Energized Everyday
How much food you consume does matter, when it comes to both health and fat loss. Because of this many of us tend to think about how many calories and … [Read more...] about 5 Foods You Should Eat to Stay Energized Everyday
My Nutrition Program for the Men’s Health Chicago Urbanathlon
With only 65 days until the Men's Health Chicago Urbanathlon it is time the ramp up the focus on not only my training, but also my nutrition. I am not … [Read more...] about My Nutrition Program for the Men’s Health Chicago Urbanathlon