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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The Fundamentals of Sleeping Better
Getting enough sleep and getting quality sleep is important for optimal overall health and even more so if you are putting in hard work in the gym. … [Read more...] about The Fundamentals of Sleeping Better
Why You Plateau and 5 Ways to Break Through It
Plateauing or plateau - a state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress. During my time as a trainer, I have heard the … [Read more...] about Why You Plateau and 5 Ways to Break Through It
Does Working Out On An Empty Stomach Burn More Fat?
Fasted Cardio Fasted cardio methods have been in the bodybuilding and physique competitors circles for years. The theory is: if your body is low on … [Read more...] about Does Working Out On An Empty Stomach Burn More Fat?
Keeping To Your Routine During Busy Times
With the holidays right around the corner, many of us will be traveling quite a bit. We will also be presented with some obstacles to stay on our … [Read more...] about Keeping To Your Routine During Busy Times
Why I Changed My Thoughts On How To Eat For Fat Loss
Where do I begin? Our minds are overloaded with nonsensical information that builds a catastrophic barrier between the truth and the obscene. Fitness … [Read more...] about Why I Changed My Thoughts On How To Eat For Fat Loss