It seems that everyone has a different opinion about what constitutes the ideal amount of exercise volume that would promote maximal gains in muscular size and strength. Bodybuilding is notorious for the "more is better" philosophy,which means that the more you do, the greater … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
Female Physique Competitors: The Physical and Mental Toll of Competition by Jerry Brainum Sept, 2019
In late March, 2019 a study was released that caused exercise physiology textbooks to be tossed in the garbage. This new study examined muscle fibers in elite female athletes and found unexpected results. There are three basic types of muscle fibers in humans: slow-twitch, also known … [Read more...]
Please Bug Me: Do Insect Hormones Help Build Larger Muscles? by Jerry Brainum Sept, 2019
In the early 80s, rumors began to circulate about a new type of anabolic substance that was being used by elite Russian and East German athletes. This news was significant to American coaches and athletes because at that time, Russian and East German athletes dominated most … [Read more...]