Cardio Induces Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy

Cardio Induces Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy

This review provides considerable evidence to support that aerobic exercise training can produce skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Multiple investigations demonstrate alterations in skeletal muscle molecular regulation and protein metabolism that is conducive for increased myofiber and whole muscle size after aerobic exercise training

Amp Up Your Workouts

Amp Up Your Workouts

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8 min HIIT-MAX Workout

8 min HIIT-MAX  Workout

This is an advanced 8 min HIIT workout for both men and women devised by Master HIIT trainer Scott Alexander that will force the body to trigger fight or flight  Catecholamine hormones from the adrenal gland in its response to this intense “survival” type of HIIT training.

This workout is best performed using a Wattbike which will place greater demand upon the metabolism than any other “ indoor cardio machine” ( You can use a concept 2 rower / Ski Erg or treadmill)

The HIIT protocol for this workout has been altered by Scott Alexander providing the added stimuli of a push “hypertrophy leg based“ exercise interval after the nominated“cardio” sprint type “ push intervals.

Fasted Cardio v Fed Cardio for Fat Loss

Fasted Cardio v Fed Cardio for Fat Loss

The researchers found that those who had exercised in a fasted state burned almost 20% more fat compared to those who had consumed breakfast before their workout. Furthermore researchers discovered that those who had exercised in the morning did not consume additional calories or experience increased appetite during the day to compensate for their earlier activity.