Tag Archives: Muscle Science

The Anatomy of Your Resistance Training Workout – Part 1

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

You lift weights right? Besides to look great in the mirror, feel better about yourself and to take care of your body, do you know why you are choosing the different aspects of your workout? This article is the first … Continue reading →

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Why does beta-alanine tingle when I take it? Am I taking too much? How much should I take?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Chad Kerksick PhD

As we’ve discussed previously, beta-alanine is a popular nutritional supplement that is used by bodybuilders and exercising athletes to help improve performance and enhance their ability to train. The end result of supplementation with beta-alanine is thought to be an … Continue reading →

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A guy at my gym says you can grow just as much from lower weight, high-rep sets and higher weight, low rep sets. He’s crazy right?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Much of the basis of strength and conditioning and resistance training principles have centered upon using 70% to 80% of your one-repetition maximum for 10 to 12 reps with low rest to maximally stimulate hypertrophy (Fry 2004; ACSM 2009). This … Continue reading →

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Muscle Physiology and Strength Research 101

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Chad Kerksick PhD

If I would like to understand more about muscle and how exercise training effects it, what are the key things I should understand? I guess you could call this Q/A a lecture titled “Muscle Physiology and Strength Research 101”. I … Continue reading →

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What is Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and Why Should I Care?

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Chad Kerksick PhD

This is an interesting question and one that has relevance to most individuals. It’s especially interesting considering the overload of questions and discussion about protein relative to sports nutrition or supplementation. Upon considering the role of carbohydrate as a fuel … Continue reading →

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