Vegetarians are thought of as having less access to high protein foods, making it harder for them to build muscle up and sculpt their bodies. But while that suspicion may be true for some vegetarians (as it is for anyone who doesn’t pay much attention to his or her diet) it is a… Continue reading

The best way to build up muscle isn’t necessarily the way you’ve learned. Even professionals who have been working out for decades might have everything wrong.

Common belief is that the fastest way to build muscle is to exercise often, doing several sets of each exercise, and train your upper body and your legs on alternating days. But not-so-new research on the part of Arthur Jones, with… Continue reading

If you’ve been following HumanBodyKnowledge.com closely, you’ve learned a lot about many subjects already. From protein supplements to workout routines, diets that work to how to build muscle without protein supplements, we’ve been your number 1 resource for knowledge about building up the human body.

Many of the tips we give… Continue reading

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

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

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

While we recommend using protein shakes and bars to supplement your diet and increase the speed at which you build muscle, not everyone is willing to take that step. Some worry about whether protein supplements are safe, while others have philosophical or health reasons for choosing to avoid them (for example, raw food or Paleo diets).

But while… Continue reading

Protein bars are the most convenient protein supplement because they’re spill-proof, extremely portable, and compact. But they’re typically much more expensive than protein powder and also usually less protein-dense. Are the benefits of this popular type of supplement for building muscle worth the drawbacks, or do the cons outweigh the pros?

This question posed by our readers doesn’t have any one definitive answer, but that doesn’t mean we… Continue reading | 2 Comments

Protein shakes have become increasingly popular over recent years among athletes, fitness freaks, and casual exercisers alike. But this leaves many with two specific questions:

A) What are their benefits and how do they work?

B) Are protein shakes healthy, or are they unsafe?

The short answers are that they help you build muscle… Continue reading

While many people are interested in body sculpting today, most don’t know where to start or exactly how to get the ball rolling. The two most common reasons for failure when people try to tone their bodies are: 1) Quitting out of frustration from a lack of results; and 2) Getting overwhelmed before starting.

This article seeks to cure both reasons for failure, giving you the mental… Continue reading

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