muscle contraction

How Do Muscles Contract?

Muscle contraction occurs when actin and myosin filaments…


neural adaptations to strength training

Neural Adaptations to Strength Training

The neural adaptations of strength training refers to…


satellite cells

Satellite Cells and Muscle Regeneration

Muscle satellite cells are stem cells found between the…


push/pull/legs training split

The Push/Pull/Legs Training Split – What Are The Pros And Cons?

The push/pull/legs split refers to dividing your weekly…


the size principle

Muscle Fiber Recruitment: The Size Principle

The size principle means that motor units (motor neuron and…


all-or-none law

Muscle Fiber Recruitment: The All-Or-None Law

The all-or-none law states that if a stimulus exceeds an…


delayed onset muscle soreness, upper body/lower body split

The Upper Body/Lower Body Split – What Are The Pros And Cons?

The upper body/lower body split divides your muscles into…


muscular endurance in sports, strength, periodization

Periodization Of Training – A Full Guide

Periodization refers to dividing your yearly conditioning…


workout splits

Ultimate Guide To Workout Splits – Organize Your Training Better

Workout splits refer to different ways of dividing your…


heart rate zones

Target Heart Rate Zones Explained – How To Use Them Correctly

Heart rate zones can be used to determine optimal training…