
Time Under Tension
Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?
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Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?

Over the years, science has developed a greater understanding of muscle contractions and function. However, some key aspects have always perplexed scientists until recently.

Many in the fitness community believe that increasing meal frequency can boost metabolic rate and improve body composition. What does the science say?

Protein and carbohydrate timing can be unique strategies for boosting growth – or can they? Let’s dive in and see how important nutrient timing is for gains.

The calves consistently seem to be the most stubborn muscle group when it comes to muscle growth. What’s the best way to go about training the calves?

We know that muscles grow through a process called hypertrophy. However, another potential process, called hyperplasia, may exist. What’s the difference?

This is one of many studies that confirmed the popular hypothesis that too much cardio can interfere with gains in muscle strength and size.

Many bodybuilders use both Romanian deadlifts and good mornings in their training for hamstrings development. However, this study found that these exercises are not that equal.

Training while sick is a tricky scenario in that it’s easy to overtrain given the amount of stress your body is already under. Follow these recommendations for optimizing training while not overstressing the body.

Post-workout nutrition is often touted as important for gains and recovery, which is certainly true, but proper nutrition at this time can also improve immune function.

Sleep is incredibly important for workout recovery, and one of the reasons why may be the increase in anabolic hormones during sleep. This study found that the better the sleep, the greater the anabolic hormone concentration.

Calcium doesn’t sound like the most attractive bodybuilding supplement but it can be incredibly important for long term gains when considering bone density and health.
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss what the best alternative to a ketogenic diet is

If your gains are slow, the problem might not be how hard you’re training, but how you’re training. Learn to add variety to any exercise.

Is your body’s hormone insulin a powerful anabolic agent? We will explore ways that your body’s own insulin can help you maximize anabolism.

Dr. Jacob Wilson will give you the top 3 research-based methods to take your physique to another level by losing fat fast.

For years, we’ve heard that it’s important to consume protein right after your workout during the anabolic window. Is this a real thing?

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the metabolic effects of cardio and how they can benefit fat burning
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