Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.
Working out is essentially the process of breaking down your muscle tissue and then letting it repair so it becomes thicker and stronger. The time in which your body is repairing is known as the anabolic state, and it begins immediately after working out.
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Gaining muscle mass with a fast metabolism is not impossible, as many "hard-gainers" believe. Hard-gainer types typically have an ectomorph body, with smaller bone structure and less natural muscular build than other body types.
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Finding the correct time to eat small meals and snacks is just as important as choosing healthy foods to fuel your body before, during and after a workout.
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You need protein for muscle growth, so it seems logical to get some protein into your system before a workout. But muscle building happens after your workout, during the recovery stage, so the best time to take in some protein is 30 to 60 minutes after exercising.
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It's week 1 of the LIVESTRONG.COM 30-Day Burpee Challenge! Whether you love, hate or love-hate burpees, here are some tips to help you start the challenge strong.
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Burpees β the exercise you love to hate. But you're never going to get better at them (or love them any more) if you don't do them (funny how that works).
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Ever tried a yoga wheel before? If you haven't, here are 11 poses to introduce you to the often overlooked yoga prop.
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Great runners are not only built on the track but in the weight room, too. Here are the best strength training exercises for runners to improve endurance and power.
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If you're not stretching after your workout, you could be putting yourself at risk for injury. Here are 9 stretches you can (and should) do after a sweat session.
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Weight gain, bloat and gas are all factors that can attribute to a not-so-flat stomach. Exercise and proper nutrition are necessary to get rid of excess fat around your belly; however, there are a few eating strategies to get rid of bloat due to water weight and gas.
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Every new season is a new opportunity to switch up your fitness routine. Here's how to make the best of fall!
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Your love/hate relationship with leg day is getting serious. The harder you hit it the more impaired you are the next day. Even your family has started to comment on your strange behavior. But don't worry, you're not alone. Some things are universal, including these post-leg-day experiences.
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They say you should never skip leg day, and while that's true, here are the habits you should never skip during your leg day workout.
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Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack within 15 minutes to two hours after your workout, depending on the intensity of your workout and your fitness goals.
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Here are three easy methods you can use during your next workout to determine whether you need to up your intensity or pump the breaks.
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Tai chi is an approachable, low-impact workout for both advanced athletes and beginners. These tai chi benefits will convince you to give the martial art a go.
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Athletes train to build up strength for optimal performance and resilience, but we arenβt immune to injury. The good news, however, is that there are exercises you can add to your routine to help prevent some of those injuries, especially ones due to repetitive use like shin splints.
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Before you lace up your running shoes, find out which common beliefs about running have been debunked.
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Tights come in a range of weights and textures, and offer varying degrees of stretch and support. Here's a guide to choosing the right tights depending on your workout.
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It's the last week of the LIVESTRONG.COM Push-Up Challenge, so finish strong, and then take your upper-body workout to the next level even after the challenge ends.
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