<
<
If you have ever asked a friend of work colleague for tips on how to build muscle you'll probably have been met with a massive spectrum of different answers, a lot of which contradict what others have already told you. Today we'll run through the proven, simple rules of building a more powerful physique.
A lot of the things you see people doing in gyms these days has been passed onto them by sources which don't have any real scientific backing behind them, wrapped up as the latest thing or training system, and before long they've spread into countless gyms despite not having any proof behind their claims.
It seems that every workout needs to be based upon the latest gimmick or it loses it's appeal, but the truth is building a leaner, more powerful physique is not as difficult as many people believe it to be. There are a few simple steps which, if applied correctly, will help you to turn your current physique into the one you aspire to own.
One of the first things you need to look at is a varied workout regime. If you keep doing the same thing in the gym you'll notice that early gains are offset by a stale routine which doesn't continue to yield results. One way to ensure you keep changing your routine is to adopt a holistic training approach. This means instead of staying on the same workout plan for months on end, you'll be switching styles every single week. That's right, one week you could find yourself going for high reps and lots of sets, followed by another week where you focus on full body workouts requiring lower rep ranges. This approach will stop you from hitting a plateau and will help fat loss and hypertrophy to continue at a fast rate.
One of the most common mistakes fitness enthusiasts make is over training. If you see some positive results it can become easy to get addicted to going to the gym. The thing is, however, when it comes to fitness 'more' does not necessarily mean 'better'. Your body needs time to recover from each workout and if you're back in the gym the following evening you won't be able to see any results. Try to keep it under five sessions per week.
The world of supplements is third on the list because although a lot of people do get lost here, it is perhaps purposely designed to have that effect. Supplement manufacturers make a lot of cash from the confusion. However, like most things on this list, it's nowhere near as confusing once you know what to look for. If you're after a weight gainer you need a shake which hits you with a lot of carbohydrates and calories per serving. If you're just after a leaner physique you will want to keep the carbohydrate content down quite low. Science also shows that there's no need to consume more than 30 grams of protein in one sitting, too.
The battle to build a better physique is usually won and lost outside of the gym, however. Most people are happy to exercise and drink protein shakes but they switch off when they get back home or go out with their friends at the weekend. Make no mistake about it, you'll need to get your diet in check. If you are unsure how many calories you need to be eating per day you can start by taking your goal weight and multiplying the figure by 15. This will give you a good estimate to work with.
While little used techniques like holistic training will provide a modern edge to your training, the main ingredients of learning how to build muscle are as old as the gym itself. Learning how to work out your daily calories and afford your muscles enough time to recover from each session will be as valuable as exercise itself. If you can stick to the four steps shown to you here for the next three months you will see a fantastic change.
A lot of the things you see people doing in gyms these days has been passed onto them by sources which don't have any real scientific backing behind them, wrapped up as the latest thing or training system, and before long they've spread into countless gyms despite not having any proof behind their claims.
It seems that every workout needs to be based upon the latest gimmick or it loses it's appeal, but the truth is building a leaner, more powerful physique is not as difficult as many people believe it to be. There are a few simple steps which, if applied correctly, will help you to turn your current physique into the one you aspire to own.
One of the first things you need to look at is a varied workout regime. If you keep doing the same thing in the gym you'll notice that early gains are offset by a stale routine which doesn't continue to yield results. One way to ensure you keep changing your routine is to adopt a holistic training approach. This means instead of staying on the same workout plan for months on end, you'll be switching styles every single week. That's right, one week you could find yourself going for high reps and lots of sets, followed by another week where you focus on full body workouts requiring lower rep ranges. This approach will stop you from hitting a plateau and will help fat loss and hypertrophy to continue at a fast rate.
One of the most common mistakes fitness enthusiasts make is over training. If you see some positive results it can become easy to get addicted to going to the gym. The thing is, however, when it comes to fitness 'more' does not necessarily mean 'better'. Your body needs time to recover from each workout and if you're back in the gym the following evening you won't be able to see any results. Try to keep it under five sessions per week.
The world of supplements is third on the list because although a lot of people do get lost here, it is perhaps purposely designed to have that effect. Supplement manufacturers make a lot of cash from the confusion. However, like most things on this list, it's nowhere near as confusing once you know what to look for. If you're after a weight gainer you need a shake which hits you with a lot of carbohydrates and calories per serving. If you're just after a leaner physique you will want to keep the carbohydrate content down quite low. Science also shows that there's no need to consume more than 30 grams of protein in one sitting, too.
The battle to build a better physique is usually won and lost outside of the gym, however. Most people are happy to exercise and drink protein shakes but they switch off when they get back home or go out with their friends at the weekend. Make no mistake about it, you'll need to get your diet in check. If you are unsure how many calories you need to be eating per day you can start by taking your goal weight and multiplying the figure by 15. This will give you a good estimate to work with.
While little used techniques like holistic training will provide a modern edge to your training, the main ingredients of learning how to build muscle are as old as the gym itself. Learning how to work out your daily calories and afford your muscles enough time to recover from each session will be as valuable as exercise itself. If you can stick to the four steps shown to you here for the next three months you will see a fantastic change.
About the Author:
Writer: Great Britain's most watched fitness instructor, Russ Howe PTI teaches thousands of people how to build muscle in the gym each week. Discover holistic training with his free guide today.
<
;
<
;
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment