How to Effectively Build Muscle. In this informative and practical book, based on the latest muscle research, Marco Toigo decodes the factors that are crucial for successful muscle and strength building. He also clearly illustrates the practical and scientifically grounded consequences for your training and nutrition behavior. This work thus provides a practical guide as well as a scientific explanation of the "how" and "why" of effective and efficient strength training.

The now available 2nd edition has been completely revised and offers the following expansions:

• Latest scientific findings on the effect of strength training and dietary protein on short-term and long-term protein synthesis in skeletal muscle
• Presentation of a universal model for training-induced muscle hypertrophy
• Training according to neuromuscular compartments
• Many new supplementary texts on related topics such as fat loss and cardiovascular training
• Additional brief summaries

Marco Toigo debunks fitness myths, explains what really happens during muscle building, and reveals the misconceptions that may hinder your training. Entertaining and intelligent, with practical tips from Dr. Muscle. An excellent companion for anyone who is intensively or professionally involved in fitness and strength training.