muscle
Coverage of muscle in the Nexus archive.
- A top personal trainer shares 3 common mistakes people make when trying to build muscle
Personal trainer Harley Pasternak identified three common mistakes that prevent people from building muscle: worrying about looking bulky, performing full-body workouts, and not allowing muscles enough time to recover between training sessions. He stresses that successful muscle gain requires progressive overload, sufficient rest, focusing on specific muscle groups, and maintaining a calorie surplus.
- You're doing protein all wrong! You CAN use it to build muscle and boost hair, skin, nails and even immunity - but so many people make these crucial mistakes
The article highlights common mistakes people make when consuming protein and explains how proper protein intake can help build muscle, improve hair, skin, nails, and boost immunity.
- Revealed: The healthiest juices. The ones to drink to build muscle, prevent infection and lower cholesterol... and which to avoid entirely
The article reveals the healthiest juices to drink for building muscle, preventing infection, and lowering cholesterol. It also identifies which juices to avoid entirely. The health benefits of various juices are highlighted.
- Astronauts face grip strength challenge in space and on Earth, scientists find
Astronauts exercise to prevent loss of bone density and muscle while in space. Scientists found that grip strength challenges affect astronauts both in space and on Earth.
- The hidden tradeoff behind today’s most popular weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery both reduce fat and cause modest muscle loss, altering body composition. While these treatments improve health, they involve trade-offs that impact mortality risk due to muscle's protective role.