Building Muscle

When men are young, they typically want big muscles primarily for superficial reasons. It’s to attract the girl, be admired among peers, or defend against bullying by other males. Rarely do guys think ahead and determine that big muscles could save their lives. But maybe those “superficial” reasons are more about survival and species perpetuation than they appear at first glance. If so, then…

Many people have long recognized the association of regular physical exercise with health, vitality, and longevity. However, those positive effects are typically attributed to cardio exercise. It’s not intuitive for us to associate strength and strength training with longevity. But as it turns out, the connection is real. Regular strength training raises the odds of extending one’s life. Gaining…