Do Post-Workout Hormone Spikes Build More Muscle?
No. A brief rise in testosterone, growth hormone, IGF-1, or cortisol after lifting does not appear to be the switch that determines whether you build muscle.…
Every FitnessVolt article tagged Anabolic Hormones, newest first.
No. A brief rise in testosterone, growth hormone, IGF-1, or cortisol after lifting does not appear to be the switch that determines whether you build muscle.…
Growth hormone gets marketed like a secret muscle-building switch, but that is not how human physiology works. Your body releases growth hormone in pulses, especially during…
Steroid consumption in high-level strength sports has often been a very “taboo” subject. Even though the number of prominent individuals willing to openly talk about taking…
Testosterone in Men and Women Whether male or female, our body produces testosterone. The way in which testosterone plays a role in our body depends on…
ZMA is more than just a sleep supplement! This week’s supplement of the week is Zinc Magnesium Aspartate, better known as ZMA. Read any bottle of…
A study in the European Journal of Applied Physiology compared strength, mass, and power findings from an 11 week training program. The results were correlated with…
Anyone who’s been into fitness for any amount of time has likely heard the theory that eating carbs at night is a surefire way to put…
In the past two months, I’ve spent a lot of time talking about hormones. More specifically how much our hormonal responses around training and from training…
Much is always made about the importance of sleep. Not only for general health and wellbeing but also for the prevention of disease and even obesity.…