Diet

  If you want to build muscle mass, getting enough protein and calories is as important as training hard enough to trigger muscle growth. It’s essential our muscles are provided with enough protein before going to sleep. However, if you consume too many calories before bed, it can results in those calories being retained as fat, so it’s largely better to eat calorie-rich meals earlier in the day. On the other hand, if you enjoy a smaller amount of calories containing meals one or two hours before going to sleep, it’ll help you build muscle mass without gaining much body fat.»

As much as we rely on protein powders to build muscle as we are under knowledge that this is of importance, it is not a very effective approach. It can also negatively influence your health in the long term because your body needs a constant supply of good quality whole foods, these aid the body function properly and sustains lean muscle growth. To achieve a ripped or even just lean physique then incorporate these foods into your daily diet.»

    Losing weight may seem simple, eat less and exercise more. But what happens when we start dropping calories? We immediately become hungrier. The hungrier you are, the more likely you are to overeat, make poor food choices and fail in your weight loss efforts. Not all foods are equal and choosing the wrong foods can put the weight back on faster than you lost it. Some foods are better at filling up your stomach and signalling your brain that you’re full.»

  Dieting doesn’t have to be difficult. So many of us look at creating a sensible and effective eating plan but don’t want to go through with it. Do you find yourself counting calories, eating only half of the day or trying to minimise your portions? Whatever you choose and whatever your goals, here are some fundamental principles to follow for a healthy eating plan. Once you incorporate these rules, it will be easy for your specific needs.»

  Many of us seem to think that losing weight demands careful planning and plenty of dedication and patience, while gaining mass is easy and doesn’t require any special attention – just lift a bunch of heavy weights for an hour every day and your muscle growth will explode, right? Wrong, because your diet amounts to almost half of your bodybuilding success and you can’t expect great results if you don’t put in the effort to feed your body properly.»

Especially when learning how to build muscle fast, one of the most important aspects that should be taken care of is formulating the right nutritional plan. As we all know, it should have the correct amount of vitamins and nutrients so as to amp up your body with the right energy levels and help you last through the entire duration of the muscle building routine. Also, knowing what to eat will help ensure growth of quality mass instead of all that flab.»

  Contrary to the general perception, the dream for acquiring those enviable six pack abs cannot singly be actualized through embracing the popular methods like innumerous ab crunches, core strengthening exercises and hundreds of push ups each day. These methods could be popular but in reality, they are inadequate and can reap results only when applied in combination with a stern weight loss regime. After all, unless that layer of flab on your tummy disappears, the underlying six packs achieved through core exercises no matter how shapely, would never be visible.»

  If you want to get big and pack on some size then you need to eat. However there are certain muscle building foods you must include in your diet to optimise your results. Here are what I consider the best muscle building foods that you should consume regularly. Red Meat Red meat is a great source of protein.  It promotes muscle growth, thanks to its levels of zinc, iron and vitamins.»