Aging Reduces Growth Hormone
November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Did you know that Growth Hormone aids in controlling the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins? This is possible during exercise because the GH levels actually increase in quantity to active muscle mass and exercise force. For example, during an experiment with young men between the ages of 18 – 25 years, British scientists discovered [...]
Pre Exercise Static Stretching is Bad for You
November 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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There are still many people in the gym that starts their workout with a nice session of stretching. A recent study done at University of Oklahoma has proved pre exercise static stretch increases your chances of injury.
Research
A study from the University of Oklahoma, led by Joel Cramer, measured the effects of static [...]
How Muscles Get Big and Strong
November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Let’s take a look at how muscles get big and strong scientifically. Recent issue of Sports Medicine journal has published a research done at University of Connecticut on muscle development based on weight training.
Weight training affects hormone release, immune system response, recruitment of motor unit, and blood flow. With different types of weight [...]
Best Time of the Day to Train?
November 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Your physical performance and hormone levels vary during the day which is called Diurnal Variation. This Diurnal Variation can be reduced by working out in the morning which means your strength, power and endurance will be consistent the day. Is this means morning training is better?
Study
The subjects were divided into two groups. One [...]
