'At 60, I Became A Bodybuilding Champion. These Fitness Hacks Helped Me Build Muscle.'

I haven’t decided when, but I hope to compete in another bodybuilding competition after my 60th birthday. My goal is to prove ...
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Does soreness mean muscle growth? Here’s what I’ve learned from years of training

Some people love being sore after a workout because it feels like an affirmation that they put the work in. Other people want to avoid it at all costs because it discourages further workouts for them.
Women's Health

The 4 Most Important Factors For Building Muscle, According To A Physical Therapist

Building muscle seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, as it should be. Packing on lean mass has benefits for your metabolism, blood sugar, daily functioning, and longevity, just to name some of the ...
NPR

Protein for strength training? Vegan diet matches meat for muscle gains

Exercise researcher Nicholas Burd says there was a long-held belief in his field that making gains in the gym required eating meat or other animal products. This wasn't a matter of bro science — the ...
Sports Illustrated

How High-Dose Vitamin D Unlocks Muscle Gains and Stops Fat Storage in Its Tracks

In one of my last pieces, I broke down how training frequency can drive adaptations for the everyday athlete. Today, we're exploring a powerful lever: vitamin D as a potent modulator of body ...
GQ South Africa

Is doing cardio before strength training sabotaging my muscle growth?

According to World Health Organization guidelines, adults should do 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance training per week, or 75–150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise.