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Tag: resistance training

  • How Resistance Training Can Increase the Effectiveness of Your CoQ10 Supplement

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    Karline Jensen
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    Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplements have become increasingly popular — and for good reason. While the human body produces CoQ10 on its own, this capacity tends to diminish with age. Without adequate CoQ10, the body cannot efficiently access the energy stored in carbohydrates and fats, because CoQ10 plays a critical role in the electron transport chain…

  • Protein for Muscle Mass

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    Karline Jensen
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    The International Society of Sports Nutrition’s recommendation (Jäger et al., 2017) is that 1.4–2.0 g protein/kg body weight/day is enough to gain muscle mass, but that 3.0 g/kg/day or more can continue to be beneficial for balancing overall body composition.  They recommend consuming protein every 3-4 hours throughout the day, including before bed.  A home-cooked…