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Pilates vs. Strength Training: Which Is Better For Muscle Growth and Longevity?

Both workouts can fit into a challenging exercise routine, but experts say one is the clear winner for building muscle.

Here’s how many days a week you need to work out based on your goal (weight loss vs building muscle)

“For weight loss, working out three to four times per week is optimal,” explains trainer Kehinde Anjorin, NCSF, CFSC, founder ...
Yahoo

Is It Better To Have Protein Before Or After A Workout For Muscle Growth? What The Science Says

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've given WH's protein challenge a go, you know how important this macro is to your health and ...
Men's Journal

Strength Coach Reveals ‘Perfect’ Science-Backed Chest Workout to Build Muscle Faster

The respected strength coach broke down his science-backed chest workout from top-to-bottom, hitting all areas of the key muscle. Many struggle with chest muscle growth due to workout plateaus and ...
Forbes

Best Pre-Workout For Muscle Gain, According To Experts

Adam Meyer is a health writer, certified holistic nutritionist and 100% plant-based athlete. His work has been featured in EatingWell, MindBodyGreen, Alive, Everyday Health, Livestrong, Fatherly, Eat ...
Yahoo

Is muscle soreness after a workout good or bad?

Humans have long glamorized suffering, hailing it as an essential ingredient of growth. In the ancient Greek tragedy Elektra, Sophocles wrote: “Nothing truly succeeds without pain.” In the 1980s, the ...
Self

This Food Beats Protein Shakes for Building Muscle, New Research Says

Building muscle takes time, hard work, and proper nutrition, which is why you’ll see a lot of people at the gym tossing back a shake after a tough workout session. But while those shakes have been the ...