The Concept of Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary approach that alternates between periods of eating and fasting. It doesn’t specify which foods to eat but rather when you should eat them. Common fasting methods include the 16/8 method, the 5:2 diet, and the eat-stop-eat method. Understanding How Fasting Affects Muscle Growth The […]
The Science Behind Muscle Hypertrophy
Defining Muscle Hypertrophy Muscle hypertrophy refers to the increase in the size of muscle cells. This phenomenon is the result of resistance training or mechanical overload, where the muscle fibers undergo trauma and subsequently repair and grow thicker. The primary driving factors for muscle hypertrophy include mechanical tension, metabolic stress, and muscle damage. Myofibrillar vs. […]