Saturday, 7 November 2009

How to Increase Muscle Mass Fast

How to Increase Muscle Mass Fast

by Mark Petterson

Almost everybody wants to have some muscles with the exception of sumo wrestlers. If you want to achieve muscles the fastest way, then you need to strictly follow a very effective muscle building routine and remain faithful to it. Set your goals and really push yourself in realizing them.

In addition to the usual fitness equipment, there are some products that have surfaced that claim to help you increase your muscle mass in less time. But you need to be wary with these products if you so decide to include them in your routine. Bear in mind that not all you hear and see are true, especially if they promise quick results.

You have heard of protein bars and shakes that are supposedly designed to help you gain muscle mass, right? Well, some of them do deliver expected results. Some of them do not. The same can be said on other fitness products. When you want to try out any product to get you the muscles you desire, it is prudent that you seek expert opinion first.

But still, nothing compares to building muscles the old fashioned way.You have to carry some weights, stick to your exercise routines, and really watch what you eat. You might be in some pain but as what the old saying says, no pain, no gain.

Speaking of diet, you can help gain more muscle mass by greatly reducing or eliminating your saturated fats intake. You need to feast on essential fats since they really take good care of your body. Take out some fatty items from your menu like French fries, burgers, and hotdogs.

You can also increase your muscle mass by taking in essential vitamins and minerals. Your body will need them provide you with an energy boost when you do your workout routines. Also, give your body adequate rest. Overworking your muscles hamper the development of your muscles and making them more prone to fatigue. It would be better if you can sleep at least six hours everyday.

There is always no substitute for hard work. You have to understand that muscle building is a long process and that there are no fast and easy solutions to get what you want. You have to work for it. It might take you a lot of time, but if you persevere and stay true to your course, then all your effort will be worthwhile.

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Sunday, 1 November 2009

Good Muscle Building Secrets

Good Muscle Building Secrets

by Mark Benson

Many men often feel that developing and getting huge chest is a gigantic task, and it is normally very difficult to achieve. If you really want to achieve the target of sexy ripped abs and a large chest then you have to move forward step by step. Getting this feast in a week is a little difficult but it is not impossible. For getting the perfect muscles, abdominal as well as stomach exercises are very essential.

So, now let me tell you about some essential things that you must surely try out for muscle building.

1. Nutritious snacks are must Muscle building is a very time taking process because you need to pay attention to a lot of things. While you are engaged in muscle building process you must take strict care of your diet. Try to keep nutrition snacks like almonds, peanut sandwiches and fresh fruits with you. You must be careful of what you eat, because proper diet can really increase your chances of having a great body.

2. Lose fat before building muscles Before building muscles it is very important for you to loose extra fat. You should do cardio exercises at least for 30 minutes every day. Cardio exercise will burn your fat and would also keep your body well toned. For loosing weight, you should also cut the calories that you intake. Have low fat diet which has fewer calories and more fibers.

3. Proper sleeping habits Try to have proper sleeping and resting habits. Try to sleep for at least seven to nine hours per day. Proper sleeping would relax you mentally as well as physically. Sleeping also relaxes your body muscles and keeps you fit and fine all the day long.

4. Strict to your diet even if you eat out Even if you are going out to eat with family or friends, you should always strict to your diet. You will see that almost every restaurant offers grilled meat and steamed vegetables which are very healthy for you. Avoid eating friend, creamy or oily preparations.

5. Work out with determination Building muscles is not a very easy task and it is not something that you can achieve overnight. You have to work very hard for it and you should never loose hope even if it takes you longer to build muscles.

If you really want to build your muscles then you must follow the above stated tips.

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Workouts To Burn Fat: Fundamental Advice for Building Muscle

Workouts To Burn Fat: Fundamental Advice for Building Muscle

by Brad Morgan

When you are busy taking care of children, working, going to school, or anything else our busy world demands, trying to burn fat doesn't always fit neatly into your schedule.

Most people can find a few ten minute blocks throughout the day, so are shorter workouts just as effective as one longer one?

But wait. If your body needs about twenty minutes of activity before it kicks into fat burning mode, will short workouts even do anything? If you need to burn fat and don't have a lot of time, what do you do?

The American Heart Association has found that several short exercise sessions benefit your body just as well as one long session, provided that they equal the same amount of time.

Four ten minute workouts will provide your body with the same benefit as one forty minute one. And, the AHA says, intense exercise works much better than slower paced workouts.

Moderate exercise won't cut it for your short workouts. You need to make them challenging. Try the following tips to get the most from your mini workouts.

1. Run for ten minutes.

For ten minutes, run faster than you normally do. Walkers, walk more briskly. Make sure to get your heart going.

2. Hop on the treadmill or elliptical.

If you are at the gym or have equipment at home, jump on and exercise extremely rigorously for ten minutes.

3. Use the stairs. Or a hill.

Then walk back down and repeat until you hit ten minutes.

4. Have flashbacks to phys ed with jumping jacks.

5. Jump rope.

Basically, anything that is intense and hard work for your body can make a good ten minute workout. And don't forget your strength training!

Your body needs a variety of activities in order to burn fat. Warm up for a few minutes with light cardio, and try the following moves:

* Squats. These are one of the best moves to get your body in shape.

* Lunges

* Pushups

* Tricep dips

* Squats. Squats are one of the most effective moves to tone your lower body.

For great results and a great workout, do several repetitions of each. You can also combine the moves, called compound moves. These work more than one muscle group and include chest presses combined with lunges or overhead presses done with squats.

It is also important to warm up and cool down. They don't have to be extensive, simply walking briskly for a few minutes is sufficient for warming up, and moving a more slowly is fine for cooling down. Stretching before and after you exercise also helps loosen your muscles and prevent injury.

If you can only fit in short workouts into your schedule, you are doing great things for your body. Above all, you will burn fat and lose weight.

It is also easier to stick with a program that allows such flexibility. Knowing you can do ten minutes and have it ?count? is very motivating.

Doing a forty minute workout can be a hardship when you have a busy schedule. But ten minutes is manageable for everyone.

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