How much protein does one need to be in nitrogen balance? endurance exercise, muscle gain, muscle loss, nitrogen balance, protein, research This post has been revised and re-published . The original comments are preserved below. Read More
How much protein does one need to be in nitrogen balance? endurance exercise, muscle gain, muscle loss, nitrogen balance, protein, research The figure below, from Brooks et al. (2005), shows a graph relating nitrogen balance and protein intake. A nitrogen balance of zero is a sta... Read More
Does strength exercise increase nitrogen balance? calorie restriction, endurance exercise, muscle gain, muscle loss, nitrogen balance, protein, research This previous post looks at the amounts of protein needed to maintain a nitrogen balance of zero. It builds on data about individuals doing... Read More
Doing crossfit and looking like a bodybuilder? compensatory adaptation, crossfit, glycogen depletion, growth hormone, HIIT, IGF-1, nitrogen balance, research, resistance exercise Top crossfit athletes like Annie Thorisdottir and Rich Froning Jr. (pictured below; photos from Crossfitthestables.com and List09.com) look... Read More