Tag Archives: Muscle Retention

Muscle Physiology and Strength Research 101

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Chad Kerksick PhD

If I would like to understand more about muscle and how exercise training effects it, what are the key things I should understand? I guess you could call this Q/A a lecture titled “Muscle Physiology and Strength Research 101”. I … Continue reading →

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I just got back into training, and I’m amazed (No Depressed) at how sore I am. And I didn’t even think I was lifting that heavy! What happened and what can I do to prevent it?

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Congrats for getting back into it. This is really a common occurrence, and unfortunately not a very clear cut answer. Studies have shown that strength is able to be sustained for quite some time after not training (1), but growth … Continue reading →

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