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Our muscle mass decreases at surprising rates as we get older. But researchers found that people older than 50 can not only maintain but actually increase their muscle mass by lifting weights.

by Ricardo d Argence For most people who are out there lifting weights, the huge chest and arms is what the impressive physique is all about. You will find people slaving away, week after week, doing barbell curls and bench presses. They keep going in search of the rock hard muscles that they so desperately want. It is not very surprising that the muscles never seem to form as quickly as they should for the amount of effort that the person is putting in to the workout. Believe it or not, the

There are two primary reasons for getting into a bodybuilding program, trying to increase muscle mass and trying to increase functional strength. The key to both of these is building core strength, which lies in the abdominal muscles, and, just as importantly the muscles of the upper, middle and lower back. The primary stabilizing muscles of your body are in your back, these are the easiest muscles to injure while lifting weights. Your back consists of the spine, the ribs, the scapula and th

Increasing muscle mass and functional strength constitute the two main motivations for adopting a bodybuilding program. Building abdominal muscles, specifically the muscles of the upper, middle and lower back is the key to both of these. Your back are the primary stabilizing muscles in your body, and the ones easiest to injure when lifting weights. From a biomechanical perspective, your back consists of the spine, the ribs, the scapula and the ligaments that string them all together, like part

Female bodybuilding fitness is becoming more popular, yet some women avoid lifting weights because they’re misinformed. Let’s set the record straight. Myth # 1: I’ll end up looking like a guy Sure, there are female bodybuilders in competition that look masculine. They may be taking a hormone supplement. Women have natural testosterone, but men have a greater quantity which gives them male characteristics, such as large muscles. Unless you gulp down supplements and illegal steroids, lifting w