physiol

  1. drtbear1967

    Maximize Protein

    NPB = MPS – MPBSo what does this equation mean? Net Protein Balance (skeletal muscle mass, for our purposes here) = Muscle Protein Synthesis – Muscle Protein Breakdown. Net protein balance (NPB) is defined as muscle protein synthesis (MPS) minus muscle protein breakdown (MPB), or NPB = MPS –...
  2. drtbear1967

    Lifting weights will not make you bulky!!

    Lifting weights will not make women bulky! Lifting weights will not make women bulky!On average, 30% of a woman’s bodyweight is composed of muscle, while men have around 40%. Women actually gain a bit more muscle, percentage-wise, initially, but the absolute amount of muscle gained...
  3. drtbear1967

    Body Type Fat Burning BS.

    You might have seen the graphs on treadmills claiming you'll increase fat oxidation you keep your pulse relatively low when doing cardio. While there is evidence that the “fat burning zone” exists where you increase your fat oxidation (oxidation is the scientific term for “burning”), a higher...
  4. drtbear1967

    How to Build Muscle - FYI

    The scientific word for muscle growth is hypertrophy. This basically means that the cells (muscle fibers) in your muscles and the stuff between the cells get bigger. (1). This is different from hyperplasia, which is an increase in the number of muscle fibers in a muscle. You muscle fibers are...
  5. Iron Game

    Light Weights Can Kick Start Muscle Growth - Training Science

    Training Science - Light Weights Can Kick Start Muscle Gains “Lift heavy to grow!” This mantra has been preached since the early days of bodybuilding. Current research-based resistance training guidelines are consistent with the heavier-is-better-mentality, professing that loads below ~65...
  6. Iron Game

    FASTED CARDIO | GREAT FOR FAT LOSS OR NOT?

    Written by Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D., CSCS, FNSCA The Lowdown on Fasted Cardio Great for Fat loss or Not? One of the most popular bodybuilding strategies for accelerating fat loss is to perform aerobic exercise after an overnight fast. The strategy is based on acute research showing that low...
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