Training During Illness
Getting sick is part of life. However, athletes and bodybuilders often train through illness without modifying intensity or volume. Is this the best practice?
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Getting sick is part of life. However, athletes and bodybuilders often train through illness without modifying intensity or volume. Is this the best practice?
Some aspects of science aren’t immediately applicable to training, but understanding muscle architecture can help round out your exercise science knowledge.
We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?
Sleep can be a hot topic for many as it’s nearly impossible to get proper sleep in today’s world. How can missing out on sleep affect muscle growth?
Attitudes towards exercise variations in the bodybuilding community are pretty split – some swear by variation while others decry its importance. What’s the science say?
There comes a time in every veteran bodybuilder’s career where they have too many nagging injuries to count. How can we relate this to driving on subpar roads?
Using MCT oils in your diet may help your fat loss progress more so than traditional cooking oils. This study found that individuals eating foods cooked with MCT oils lost more fat than others.
Many in the fitness community think that performing steady state cardio will reduce your resting metabolism. However, this study found that not to be the case!
Foam rolling is a bit of a buzzword in the fitness world as not many understand what it does or how it works. This study found that foam rolling can improve recovery by increasing plasma nitric oxide.
Is there such a thing as an optimal training frequency? Many factors are involved, but this study found that training each muscle group more than once per week is optimal for gains.
Fitness enthusiasts and practitioners often state that the hamstrings are highly active in the squat. Is this the case? Do squats develop the hamstrings?
Sometimes the best thing you can do to promote growth is to take some time off from the gym. This study found that trained athletes experienced significant muscle growth during a deload.
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss Meal frequency. Do you really have to eat every 2-3 hours to obtain results?
This week, we’ll take last week’s topic of constant tension and show you some practical applications to this very powerful tool that can build a great physique without the stress on the joints that traditional heavy weight training has.
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will be discussing Biceps Training. This is a great discussion on how to optimize your arm training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss psychological satiety and how to control your appetite more effectively
We’ll dig into the science around taking caffeine pre-workout, including optimal dosage and how to maximize its effects.
Dr. Jacob Wilson talks about the top 3 research-based ways to avoid the keto flu and adjust to keto faster.
Our sophisticated macro calculator utilizes numerous body metrics and lifestyle habits to provide you with a full-calorie and macro breakdown to help you achieve your dream physique.