New research from our lab:
How much protein is needed after endurance exercise?
Protein ingestion after exercise stimulates muscle protein synthesis (the main process regulating muscle recovery, adaptation and growth). It has been well established that protein intake improves resistance training adaptations. But little is known about the impact of protein on muscle adaptations following endurance exercise.
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How heavy are push-ups?
The push-up is one of the best-known exercises. There are many variations of the push-up, and these variations can differ substantially in their difficulty. This allows beginners to use an easier variation to start and then progress to more difficult variations as they improve.
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Is a quick rinse with water enough to remove all pesticide residues from fruit?
Pesticides are used to increase farm productivity. However, pesticide residues may remain on the produce (e.g. fruit) after harvesting, resulting in intake by consumers. In very large quantities, pesticides may have potential adverse health effects on humans. Therefore, you may want to limit your pesticide intake.
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