Almost everyone in America who has worked out to build muscle has used a protein supplement at some time or another. Many use them often, even on a daily or multiple-times-per-day basis.
But few have seen the kinds of results from using protein supplements that they may have expected and hoped for. Part of the reason might be that… Continue reading | 2 Comments
It’s true that your genetics have a lot to do with your natural metabolism, and how easily you gain and lose both fat and muscle. Your genetics aren’t the whole story, though. You can actually alter your metabolism in a number of different ways, using two main methods, one of which can actually result in fast weight loss… Continue reading
The problem with many weight loss tips is that they actually lead you in the opposite direction of where you want to be. They may make you thinner, but some will require crash dieting that deprives your body of vital nutrients, while others will tell you that you should be working out constantly, which… Continue reading
When people set out to build muscle, they often concentrate most on which workout routines will be offer the biggest gains, which exercise machines will result in the fastest improvements, and which gyms offer the best value for the money. And to be honest, it is important to work out in the right ways (here at Human Body… Continue reading
How many people do you know who have tried time and time again to reach a specific weight, only to fail repeatedly and eventually decide that it simply isn’t possible? It might just be those last five pounds, or it might be twenty or thirty pounds, but some people just can’t seem to drop down to what seemed at… Continue reading
A common misconception among new fitness enthusiasts is that in order to build muscle quickly, you must eat plenty of meat for protein. But the fact is, while protein does play a vital role in building muscle, most vegetarians in the United States already get more protein than they need.
What’s more, as we’ve said again and… Continue reading
To build muscle up the right way, forget most of what you’ve seen in books and on TV from professional bodybuilders. Their routines for building muscle won’t work for you because their bodies are much different from yours–physically, and probably genetically too. Obviously you shouldn’t start out with as much weight as the #1 international strongman, so why would you try his exact same muscle building diet and… Continue reading
Protein makes up about 16% of your total body weight, and is used in many cellular processes in your body including the release of hormones. For athletes and those interested in body sculpting, protein holds special value because it powers your body’s mechanism for building muscle and also increases endurance and stamina.
The main function of athletic protein supplements, then, is to facilitate the repair of… Continue reading
Many athletes worldwide use protein shakes, protein bars, and other supplements to enhance their performance and boost the results of their workouts. But are these products healthy, and how do they work? Particularly with so much concern over whey protein side effects in the national media, it’s important to take a serious look at these questions.
A high protein diet is beneficial because the human body uses protein to… Continue reading
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