Does strength exercise increase nitrogen balance?

This previous post  looks at the amounts of protein needed to maintain a nitrog… read more » Does strength exercise increase nitrogen balance?

How much protein does one need to be in nitrogen balance?

The figure below, from Brooks et al. (2005), shows a graph relating nitrogen ba… read more » How much protein does one need to be in nitrogen balance?

How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Strength training plus a mild caloric deficit

Ballor et al. (1996) conducted a classic and interesting study on body composit… read more » How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Strength training plus a mild caloric deficit

Exercise and blood glucose levels: Insulin and glucose responses to exercise

The notion that exercise reduces blood glucose levels is widespread. That notio… read more » Exercise and blood glucose levels: Insulin and glucose responses to exercise

Soccer as play and exercise: Resistance and endurance training at the same time

Many sports combine three key elements that make them excellent fitness choices… read more » Soccer as play and exercise: Resistance and endurance training at the same time

Growth hormone secretion drops with age, but not exactly in the way you would expect

Many people assume that growth hormone secretion drops with age in a somewhat l… read more » Growth hormone secretion drops with age, but not exactly in the way you would expect

Growth hormone may rise 300 percent with exercise: Acute increases also occur in cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline

The figure below (click to enlarge) is from the outstanding book Physiology of … read more » Growth hormone may rise 300 percent with exercise: Acute increases also occur in cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline