Maybe, possibly...but! probably not - and this is through no fault of your own, as many of your strides toward a bigger, buffer, bodacious bod can be made off the gym floor, as well. You are merely a victim of the uninformed, from which you will now be granted sanctuary. To that end, follow the pointers below and watch your chest, arms - and ego! - swell...
1. Don't skip the basics: go for compound exercises (ie chest press, squats) instead of singular isolation exercises (ie cable flies, leg extensions) since using more muscle groups for an execise imposes greater strain on the body...and greater strains translates to greater gains.
2. Don't forget to rest: your muscles need 48-hours to recoup, so by engaging in extra activity (ie cardio, sports) your body will use the calories for more burning than building. To see the gains for which you're striving, keep your cardio to a minimum of 20 minutes, 3 times a week.
3. Don't starve yourself: IMMEDIATELY after your workout, you MUST eat a meal/shake comprised of high-carb and high protein - when you stop training, your body is busting its balls to convert glucose into glycogen, so that your muscles can rebuild themselves...without the magic concoction, your body will fight you, destroy you, bring you to your muscle-craving mercy and break down your muscles into amino acids which converts into glucose.
4. Don't skimp on sleep: this is basic and you already know it, but not enough people follow thru...though, those that do definitely reap the benefits. Deep sleep is essential for muscle recovery.
5. Don't go thirsty, don't waste your protein: to gain muscle, eating 1 gram of protein for every 2.2 pounds of body weight is a commonly accepted rule; however, this is only if the body is granted enough water intake with which to process the protein. By drinking 8 - 10 glasses a day, and dividing protein servings between 25 - 30 grams per meal, you help your body to perform optimally.
Keep in mind that better muscles make better lovers...
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