掉肌肉還是掉脂肪?減重過程中判斷身體組成變化的 4 個指標
體重下降可能來自水分、肌肉或脂肪,楷教練用體重周平均、訓練重量、鏡子外觀、InBody 四個指標交叉判斷減脂方向,並說明保留肌肉的三大條件。
Continue Reading局部燃脂是真的嗎?為什麼猛做仰臥起坐無法瘦小腹的科學原因
局部燃脂在生理上不成立,脂肪分解是賀爾蒙透過血液作用於全身的過程;想瘦小腹只能靠熱量赤字搭配阻力訓練與有氧運動。
Continue ReadingIs Muscle Memory Real? A Scientific Explanation of Why Recovery is So Fast After Detraining
Muscle memory is not a myth; it's a physiological mechanism where myonuclei, which increase after training, are retained long-term even after training ceases. This allows individuals with prior training experience to recover much faster than novices when they resume training.
Continue ReadingHow to truly build muscle by setting the right training intensity, repetitions, and sets? All key variables explained at once.
Progressive overload is fundamental to muscle growth. Combine 8-12 repetitions with near-failure intensity, 10-20 sets per week for large muscle groups, and consistently track your progress to build a truly effective muscle-building training plan.
Continue ReadingHow much of a calorie surplus is right for muscle gain? The truth about not building muscle if you eat too little, and only gaining fat if you eat too much.
During a muscle-gaining phase, a daily caloric surplus of 300 to 500 calories is sufficient, coupled with adequate protein and progressive overload. Dirty bulking will only lead to a rapid increase in fat; eating more does not equate to gaining more muscle.
Continue ReadingWhat's the most important factor for muscle gain? Protein, calories, or sleep – which comes first?
The three conditions for muscle gain—training, nutrition, and recovery—are all indispensable. However, training is the fundamental prerequisite for triggering muscle growth. Without sufficient quality training stimuli, no amount of protein or sleep can make muscles grow out of thin air.
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