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“Dr. Candow explains that DXA lean mass includes water, organs, connective tissue, and muscle, so it cannot by itself show which tissue changed. He treats the result as a measurement and design lesson rather than a direct test of muscle-fiber growth.”

“Skeletal muscle is a major site of glucose disposal. During exercise, muscle contraction moves GLUT4 transporters to the cell surface, allowing glucose to enter working muscle through pathways that do not require insulin.”

“Resistance exercise is the primary stimulus for muscle growth, but nutritional support is important too, especially in the form of protein from either animal- or plant-based foods.”

“They found that over the 56 days, the muscle cells' ability to produce energy via oxidative phosphorylation diminished by more than 30 percent. Additionally, the muscle's capacity to use oxygen, a key indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness, dropped by as much as 45 percent.”

“High-intensity interval exercise promotes the clearance of senescent cells, possibly accounting for the anti-aging effects of vigorous exercise.”

“Blood flow restriction training uses a cuff applied proximally to the upper portion of the muscle, usually the arms or the legs. Lifters then perform an exercise such as a biceps curl with the cuff in place.”

“From the article: > Muscle tissue can remodel itself, which is one reason why exercise becomes easier when we do it regularly, Lessard says. Over time, aerobic exercise such as running or swimming can alter muscle fibers to become more efficient at using oxygen during exercise.”

“> The scientists speculate that the beneficial effects of exercise on organs distant from muscle, like the brain, may largely be mediated by regulating the secretion of muscle factors.”

“Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes in males and in smaller amounts in the ovaries in females. It's crucial for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.”

“Creatine prevents age-related muscle losses. Creatine is a nitrogen-containing compound that is produced in the liver and kidneys and stored in the brain and muscles. It plays essential roles in the recycling of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.”