adaptations

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    How your body adapts to training.

    If you consistently lift weights, there are 3 main types of adaptations your body goes through: Neuromuscular, Muscular & Connective Tissue adaptations. - First, we have neuromuscular adaptations. Your body recognizes movement patterns and becomes more efficient as you perform certain movements...
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    ROM - Muscle Growth

    Muscle gains can also be specific to the range of motion used. This study found that quarter squats emphasized the upper thigh whereas full squats developed the entire thigh. Therefore, changing the range of motion in an exercise can be an effective method of targeting certain regions of the...
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    Protein Blends

    Protein blends are becoming a popular choice for protein supplements, and for good reason. This study found that blending whey and casein proteins led to better gains throughout a 10-week training protocol compared to just whey protein alone. This could be due to the combination of the large...
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    DHEA

    DHEA has long been purported to increase testosterone and muscle mass in bodybuilders but studies show that’s not the case. DHEA doesn’t have any effect on testosterone and will not increase gains from a resistance training program. A few studies do show mild cognitive benefits in older...
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    How to make your Cardio count.

    When do you do cardio? 🏃 . Your muscles store energy as a carbohydrate known as glycogen, allowing you to be able to carry out an intense workout as your glycogen stores are depleted. Refilling these glycogen-stores is one reason why post-workout carbohydrates are important. . Cardio also...
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