Muscle recovery is the process of repairing and rebuilding the muscle fibers that are damaged during exercise. It is essential for fitness and health, as it allows the muscles to grow stronger, prevent injuries, and enhance performance. However, muscle recovery is not only dependent on the type and intensity of exercise, but also on several…
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Tis the Season for Bulking and then Cutting: The Yin and Yang of Mass and Definition
Bodybuilding and Physique competitions are fascinating sports that requires tremendous discipline, unwavering dedication, and relentless hard work. It is a testament to the power of the human body’s ability to transform itself through relentless effort and determination. As mentioned, bodybuilding is not merely about lifting weights; it involves the art of sculpting and refining the…
How Long Does It Take Before You Start Seeing Results?
This is the ever important question that anyone and everyone asks once they start working out. But the results depend on you, your discipline, and your consistency. And not all “results” are the same. Results can be different based on the different goals. Weight Loss and building muscle will have different results. Yes you can…
Muscle Loss and Aging
Getting old sucks. As you grow out of your 30s and enter your 40s, your body just gives up, muscle wise, and you just start melting away, naturally. BUT, there are things you can do to slow, prevent, and bust ass to build muscle in your late 30s and early 40s and beyond!
Dear Women, Building Muscle Does Not Make You Look Bulky; It Makes You Toned
A lot of women don’t want to lift weights or build muscle because they think it will make them get all big and bulky like Ms. Olympia Body Builders; this is not entirely true. Yes, woman can strive to build so much muscle that they can look like female Olympian Body Builders BUT, 99% of…
Why Do Big Body Builders Look Like They Have Small Dicks?
Okay, so, I’m not the only one that has noticed; Emeritus Professor Sam Shuster did too. But no one seems to know why or if, in fact, their nether region actually shrank or just looks smaller; so, I’m going to get to the bottom of this. Does body building cause your genitals to shrink?
Build Muscle and Get Toned with No Equipment
Since we are all stuck at home, most of us aren’t prepared to continue our gym routines. We don’t want to lose the results from the gym and want to continue to challenge our muscle groups. You CAN still build muscle without any equipment all from home, and here is how:
Isometric Muscle Building
Who would have thought pushing against an immovable object for an extended period of time would be of any benefit. A skinny guy trying his hardest to lift a literal ton, exerting effort for 30 seconds before taking a break. What if I told you that studies have shown that, that builds muscle, almost as…
LifeGym 28 Day Beast Mode Challenge
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY WEEK 1 Initial Weight and measurements. Max Day, Alpha Max Day, Bravo Max Day, Cardio Rest day 1 Body Weight, Upper Body Weight, Lower Total Body HIIT WEEK 2 Rest Day 2. Chest and Tricep; 4 workouts per muscle group, straight sets; 50% of 1MR, rep until failure,…
What does science say about the best way to building muscle?
Here are some guidelines set forth by findings in studies about building muscle. These guidelines can be useful for creating a routine and exposing “for profit” exercise programs that harp on “You’ll lose all this weight!” but you are really just burning and losing muscle for energy. Build muscle, get toned, and doing it the…
How to boost your Testosterone, naturally!
Injecting steroids is for losers and those cowards who are scared of the hard work, dedication, self discipline, self control, and self respect. BUT testosterone is an extremely important factor in building muscle and burning body fat. Supporting and increasing testosterone production isn’t as hard as you think.
Basic Resistance Band Strength Training Routine
There are studies that show Resistance Bands are just as effective at building muscle as weight lifting. So, I put that to the test with my body. The results I got were interesting.
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