About this episode
This episode explores the facts and fictions behind building muscle and its health benefits.
Building muscle isn't just about getting ripped -- it's a way all of us can be healthier. Learn about the facts and fictions behind building muscle (aka mucle hypertrophy) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/exercise/hypertrophy.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: BrainStuff
Topics covered
- muscle building
- health
- exercise
- fitness
- myths
- hypertrophy
Keywords
- muscle hypertrophy
- building muscle
- health benefits
- exercise
- fitness myths
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Books & works: BrainStuff, How Does Building Muscle Work?, hypertrophy
Places: Health
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