Archive for January 13th, 2011
Building muscle takes commitment. There is no such thing as instant results in the world of bulking up, but there are some tried and true methods that will yield the best outcome. First, make sure to fuel up before working out. If you’re already eating a healthy diet, you’ll want to add 500 calories to your daily routine and make sure that you’re eating plenty of protein. Next, while aerobic exercise is good for your overall health, when bulking up you’re going to want to limit your running sessions to 30 minutes, three times a week.
To gain muscle at your maximum potential, you’ll want to minimize the number of reps you complete. This may seem counterintuitive, but you’ll see more muscle growth if you focus on lifting heavier weights at a controlled speed. Be sure to work the whole body because the more muscles you involve the greater the hormone release that stimulates muscle growth. Finally, be sure to stretch, eat regularly, and allow your body to recover between work-outs so you do not injure yourself on your quest for a buff bod.