One of the sad facts of life is that you cannot maintain the same degree of muscle mass and strength as you age. No matter how much muscle mass and strength you developed in your youth, it's inevitable that much of that mass and strength will be lost as you get older. That's … [Read more...]
What is Anabolic Resistance and What to Do About It by Jerry Brainum 7/23
The human body is a biological machine. And similar to other machines, which rust and fall apart when they aren't used, the body follows a similar, although not exactly the same pattern. For example, studies show that brain function with age relies on a certain level of brain … [Read more...]
A Guide To Maintaining Muscle Mass After 40 by Jerry Brainum
Nothing is more frustrating than losing muscle mass with age to a person who has been active their entire lives. It would seem that the loss of lean mass with age is an inevitable consequence of the aging process, but this is only partially true. The fact is that you cannot … [Read more...]
A supplement combination that boosts gains in men over age 40 by Jerry Brainum
"Supplements don't work, they are just snake oil." I see such comments nearly every day on various sites over the Internet. Many are convinced that various food and sports supplements are nothing but hype promulgated by often outrageous advertising claims. I even … [Read more...]
Large muscles, short life? by Jerry Brainum
The motivation to begin bodybuilding often varies. Most beginners' goals include losing body fat, building muscle, or a combination of both. I had an unusual reason to start training. I didn't want to prematurely die. While this would not be an … [Read more...]