Will I Lose Muscle if I Don’t Workout for a Week?
You will probably keep your muscle mass if you don’t workout for a week. But there are exceptions. This is what science has to say.
How Long It Takes to Lose Muscle During a Break
How long does it take to lose muscle? It depends on how active or inactive you are. But not all size loss is muscle loss.
Can You Lift Weights Every Day? Benefits & Risks
Do you need rest days, or can you lift weights every day of the week? Discover the answer in this evidence-based article.
Can You Build Muscle in a Calorie Deficit?
Discover whether you can build muscle in a calorie deficit. Learn about the role of protein, strength training, and proper rest.
Cardio on Rest Days – Does it Improve Recovery?
Learn how to speed up muscle recovery and reduce soreness with cardio on rest days.
How Many Rest Days Do You Need in a Week? A Recovery Guide
Learn how many rest days you need per week. Recovery guidelines for athletes, gym goers, and beginners.
5 Overtraining Myths Explained by Science
Do you think overtraining is real? In this article, we explore the scientific data behind 5 overtraining myths.
The Ketogenic Diet’s Impact on Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Strength, and Endurance
How does the Ketogenic Diet compare to other diets for improving your body composition and athletic performance? Read the article to find out.
Gaining Muscle Mass in a Deficit vs. Bulking (Research Review)
Can we gain in a deficit? How much should you eat to reach your goals? This article applies to you whether you’re a beginner or advanced lifter.
The Science of Detraining: How Long You Can Take a Break from the Gym Before You Lose Muscle Mass & Strength
How long does it take us to detrain? Which strategies we can use to prevent detraining?
Scientific Recommendations for Strength and Hypertrophy Training from 150+ Studies
What is the ideal frequency, rest period, exercise order, range of motion? Should we train to failure? Do we need to include isolation exercise into our program? We’ve analyzed 150+ studies to find out!
How Drop Sets Affect Strength and Hypertrophy
Drop sets are an efficient way to train, but are they better than regular sets for building muscle and strength? Find out in Sci-Fit’s review.
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