Hypertrophy– The process of muscle growth (closely related to the concept of anabolism). Atrophy– The process of muscle loss/breakdown (closely related to the concept of catabolism). Repetition (Rep) – One complete cycle of a full range-of-motion, from starting-point to end-point and then back to the start. Set – A grouping of reps, typically inferred as being

While we advice being diligent in your preparation, things do not always go according to plan in practice — that’s OK and should be expected! In saying that, we can actually create an action plan for how to handle the unexpected when it inevitably occurs…

Insulin: A Deep Dive Q&As Answer Key Key Terms Insulin– A peptide hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas that regulates glucose metabolism. Pancreatic islets– Clusters of cells in the pancreas that secrete hormones, including insulin and glucagon. Beta cells– Cells in the pancreatic islets that produce and secrete