Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Build Muscle Quickly Using These Tips

By Caleb Lee

Whether you are new to weightlifting or not, you can benefit from these tips and learn how to build muscle quickly.

Using these tips will generate the good, solid muscle that is most desired. They are very simple to follow, however they will generate muscle unlike the other "fake" muscle that will wear off in a day or two. So let's jump into them!

Tip 1) Limit Your Workout Time

You want to get in the gym and out within an hour. Anymore than an hour for your workout, and you will result in lactic acid build-up, which will only hurt your muscle building program. Do not perform your exercises faster just to get them in, in under an hour. Simply use more weight and less repetitions and sets to ensure your body will tear down the muscle enough to build and then move on. Using exercises like the squat and deadlift, which use the entire body, will help in working many muscles in a short amount of time and also develop better stabilization.

Tip 2) Regulate Your Food Intake

You don't need to go on a full fledge diet. This could make you sick. You want to create an intake of food with high protein and carbohydrates, with some fat, which help recover and build muscle quickly. I recommend 40% protein, 40% carbohydrates, and 20% fat. The best foods for protein are fish, eggs, chicken, and beef. Fats include fish oil and olive oil. Carbohydrates are oatmeal and fruits. However, these are just a small portion of these types of foods you can get these nutrients from.

Tip 3) Give Your Body a Break

The main period in your workout that your muscle builds the most is when you are sleeping. Getting at least 8 hours a night of sleep is crucial, if not more. Naps after workouts and in your spare time will give you even more benefits and help your body recover faster.

Incorporate these tips into your workouts and daily schedules to see your muscle build quickly.

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