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Category: Physiology
The Science Behind Muscle Hypertrophy
Anabolic Signals and Strength Training in Sports Medicine Research recap of M Behringer, Heinrich C, Franz A. Anabolic signals and muscle hypertrophy – Significance for strength training in sports medicine. Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Published online February 8, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.orthtr.2025.01.002 Muscle hypertrophy—the increase in muscle mass and cross-sectional area—is a fundamental process for both athletic… Read more
Calories: Decoding Your Daily Energy Needs
A Guide to Calculating TDEE, EAT, NEAT, and Exercise Calories Understanding your body’s energy needs is crucial for managing your weight, optimizing your fitness, and fueling your overall health. This post will guide you through the process of calculating your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), breaking down the components that contribute to your daily calorie… Read more
The Engine of Growth: Understanding Muscle Protein Synthesis
The Biology of Mass Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) is the fundamental process by which our bodies repair and build muscle tissue. It’s a continuous cycle of breaking down existing proteins (muscle protein breakdown or MPB) and creating new ones. When MPS exceeds MPB, you experience muscle growth, or hypertrophy. Understanding this process is key to… Read more