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The Muscle Building Expert: “Creatine Loading Is a Waste Of Time!”, They’re Lying To You About Workout Hours! Dr Michael Israetel
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
**Muscle Memory: 10x Faster to Regain muscle **
Muscle memory significantly accelerates the process of regaining muscle mass after a period of detraining. If someone has previously built muscle and then stops training, they can expect to regain their size much faster than it took to build initially—approximately ten times faster. After a break of just three weeks to a month, individuals can restore their muscle to previous peak sizes. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced for individuals who previously had a notable increase in muscle size. Studies on detraining and retraining provide evidence that even after significant time off, individuals can achieve similar results in muscle size whether they train continuously or take short breaks. Overall, muscle memory enables rapid recovery and growth of muscle tissue, making the psychological barrier of prolonged absence from the gym less daunting.
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