Building More Muscle Mass

A great body is like an asset to an individual. The aptitude to pack on muscle is at least partially determined by genetics. However, starting from a low base we can always improve our body shape. Being young also favors muscle building. Muscle cannot be built in a day, it takes enough exercise and practice and endurance to build muscles. Volume is the amount of sets and repetitions we need to do and intensity is how much weight we choose. Lactic acid causes that burning sensation in muscles when we exercise intensely and this appears to kindle muscle growth from an increase in growth hormone production.

At least 3 sessions per week should grant sufficient volume of exercise to create a muscle-building stimulus. To start with we should always do with 2 sessions and gradually move up the ladder. We can mix cardio and weights as they make a great fitness combo. We will find it difficult to build muscle in a weight-loss mode when we are cutting calories and exercising at the same time. If we must drop our food intake, we should at least keep our protein intake the same and reduce fat and refined carbohydrates.

If we want to maintain or increase muscle in a weight loss phase, we should try eating well on the days when we exercise especially in the hour before and after exercise and cutting back strongly on intake for the days that we do not exercise. The profits that come from regular exercise are unlimited. The danger of rising coronary artery disease, stroke, and diabetes, certain cancers, arthritis and osteoporosis are deeply abridged in those who exercise regularly. Those who already have health problems can benefit incredibly by increasing their level of physical activity.

People who want to build muscles need to exercise everyday. Muscles grow when body burns fat. Large arms are shaped with a blend of triceps and bicep work. But it is the bicep muscle that peoples eyes focus on, hence additional attention should be given to this all vital mirror muscle. All those who sincerely workout on a daily basis can easily burn fat and build muscle. The whole aim of working out is to keep one's body in good structure, which means reducing the fat and building muscle to make one self stronger.

Intense cardiovascular action helps in building muscle. If we have a regular lifting routine, the probability is that we may eat far more than a regular person. That's acceptable because it's a good fuel to help those muscles grow back better and stronger. Running or skipping is popular methods to do this. Both these forms of exercise reduce fat from all over the body and thus preparing the body to build muscle. Everyday a running session of 45 minutes can work wonders for the body.

The best bodies are the result of hundreds of hours of attempt. We should start the workout gradually. The fitness and health we attain will be assets that will stay with us for as long as we keep training.

• John Palsson
• 17/07/2009, 11:59 AM
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