Do you really need protein powder after a workout?

madman · Jan 13, 2024

Many people who exercise believe a protein shake within an hour of their workout will make all those weights they’re lifting worth it. But we’re about to kill the buzz and break down how you can get the same protein you need from food instead.

madman · Jan 13, 2024

The ‘real’ keys to hypertrophy: sorting the wheat from the chaff

Key Takeaways: Dr. Stuart Phillips from McMaster University gave a lecture on skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Protein supplementation has a small effect on muscle mass and function, and is more effective in younger individuals compared to older individuals. High load and low load resistance...

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Do testosterone booster supplements work?

Daily fluctuations in testosterone have not been shown to drive muscle protein synthesis. However, supraphysiological steroid doses are anabolic. Many testosterone-boosting agents are on the market, but Dr. Phillips states they are ineffective, and it's better to focus on resistance exercise. In...

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Gaining muscle to combat losing muscle

Dr. Glenn McConell chats with Professor Stuart Phillips from McMaster University in Canada. He is the world's expert on protein needs for optimal muscle mass with exercise. We discussed gaining muscle to combat losing muscle. The discussion centered around resistance training, dietary protein...

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Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well

Prof. Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. (McMaster University) ‘Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well' presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting 2022. 2:40 - Sarcopenia: the age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and function 4:41 - Declines in...

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Exercise: Powerful Medicine for Health and Aging

Imagine a pill that reduced the risk and improved prognosis for all known chronic diseases; it would work regardless of current risk, race, gender, or age. We don't need to test this pill as a large body of data shows its effectiveness. Other beneficial side effects of this pill include reduced...

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Protein and Testosterone

Dr. Ferrando's work focuses on the prevention of muscle mass and functional losses after injury, trauma, major surgery, or other stress states. Dr. Ferrando’s investigations of muscle protein metabolism are conducted utilizing stable isotope methodology in these physiological conditions. His...

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Why we need muscle

Developing and maintaining muscle mass could be the key to living vibrantly and extending healthspan. In this episode, Stuart Phillips, Ph.D., helps us understand why muscle is so important and the best ways to develop healthy muscle. We explore practical tips for resistance training, the role...

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How Much Protein Should You Have a Day?

https://www.biohackerslab.com/ep23-prof-stuart-phillips/ Introducing Professor Stuart Phillips, a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health at McMaster University. He is a Professor in Kinesiology, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine, and a fellow of both the American...

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Pushups Make Every Day Awesomer for This 101-Year-Old

Pushups Make Every Day Awesomer for This 101-Year-Old He resides in my hometown! This is one in a series of 12 stories that explores the role of strength in modern life. This man lives for exercise. “I’ve always been active and involved in sports,” says John Nagy, a chirpy...

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The Impact of Step Reduction on Muscle Health in Aging: Protein and Exercise as Countermeasures

REVIEW ARTICLE Front. Nutr., 24 May 2019 | The Impact of Step Reduction on Muscle Health in Aging: Protein and Exercise as Countermeasures The Impact of Step Reduction on Muscle Health in Aging: Protein and Exercise as Countermeasures Sara Y. Oikawa, Tanya M. Holloway, and Stuart M. Phillips*...

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Dr. Stu Phillips - Protein Myths, Hypertrophy, Genetic Influence

Dr. Stuart Phillips teaches at one of the big universities in my hometown. Dr. Stu Phillips is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health and a Professor in Kinesiology at McMaster University. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of...

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