Studies

HIIT Effective for Fat Loss

Repeated bouts of high-intensity exercise followed by rest— builds fitness quickly and has changed the way many people train.

Blood Flow Restriction During Exercise Does Not Damage Muscles

A literature review by Jeremy Loenneke from the University of Oklahoma and colleagues concluded that blood flow restriction training caused no prolonged decreases in muscle function, prolonged swelling or increased blood markers of muscle damage or inflammation.

Sprint Cycling Increases Growth Hormone and IGF-1

Israeli researchers from the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv found that growth hormone, IGF-1 and lactate increased during a single 30-second maximal sprint on a stationary bike (i.e., Wingate test).

Muscle Activation Similar During Squats and Sled Pushing

Meaghan Maddigan and colleagues from Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada found that muscle activation patterns were similar during squats and sled pushing.

Muscle Versus Powerlifting Workouts for Size and Strength

Brad Schoenfeld from Lehman College in New York City and colleagues found that trained subjects performing muscle-building or powerlifting workouts gained muscle mass equally, but that the powerlifting workouts produced superior strength gains.

Longer Rest Intervals Better for Gaining Strength and Hypertrophy

A study led by Brad Schoenfeld from CUNY Lehman College in the Bronx, New York found that resting three minutes between sets produced greater changes in lean muscle and strength than resting one minute.