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Protein stands as the cornerstone of muscle development, functioning as the primary nutrient responsible for repairing and building muscle tissue after physical activity. When you exercise, ...

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While many people start the year focused on weight loss, a growing number are shifting their attention toward building lean ...

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Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

Finding the right balance between stimulus and recovery is the real key to long-term muscle growth and peak performance.