LiftingLindsay's More Than Fitness

This Episode we break down what a specific muscle building phase of fitness looks like. Whats the hard and easy of this particular phase.

Show Notes

Muscle Building Phase - also know as a bulk or build. This Episode we break down what a specific muscle building phase of fitness looks like. 
  • What's the hard and easy of this particular phase. 
  • How can we make sure we are putting on more muscle than fat?  
  • What's the difference between doing body recomposition approach and maintenance vs a specific building phase
  • Which is best for your goal, body recomp or building phase
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Some of the research that was cited in the podcast...

   Longland, T.M., et al., Higher compared with lower dietary protein during an energy deficit combined with intense exercise promotes greater lean mass gain and fat mass loss: a randomized trial. Am J Clin Nutr, 2016. 103(3): p. 738-46.

   Campbell, B.I., et al., Effects of High Versus Low Protein Intake on Body Composition and Maximal Strength in Aspiring Female Physique Athletes Engaging in an 8-Week Resistance Training Program. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2018. 28(6): p. 580-585.

  Barakat, C., et al., Body Recomposition: Can Trained Individuals Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time? Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2020. 42(5): p. 7-21.

Slater et al. “is an Energy Surplus Required to Maximize Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy Associated With Resistance Training.” 2019

Creators and Guests

Host
Lindsay
Wife and mother of three. I have a deep passion for learning and teaching. I also really love lifting weights and fitness.

What is LiftingLindsay's More Than Fitness?

Dive into the joy of fitness with Lindsay and other guests exploring how it goes well and beyond the gym floor, the number on the scale, the size of your waist or the calories you're counting.