By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Recent research has uncovered a surprising culprit behind muscle aging, and it could be due to the buildup of fat molecules in our muscles. These lipids gradually accumulate, fueling inflammation and oxidative stress, which in turn speeds up muscle deterioration.
How to Weight Train for Size, Strength, and Endurance
By Jonathon Stavres PhD, ACSM-EP-C In order to increase muscular hypertrophy, the NSCA recommends performing three or more sets of 8-12 repetitions of 67-80% of a 1RM with 30-90 seconds of rest.