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[S239]Secrets To Gaining Muscle
by Tony Schwartz, Ton
But what exactly is a good program?

Well, to begin with, a programme should be created based on science. Everything in the program should be justifiable. Whoever designed your program should be able to answer questions like:

Why three sets instead of 2 or 4?

Why ten reps instead of 5?

Why two days off instead of one?

Why 2 minutes between sets?

Unfortunately most training programs are haphazardly thrown together. This goes for the programs designed by "professionals" as well. The reason for this is that most people, and even trainers, do not understand how to optimally train the body in accordance with science. Because of this they cannot accurately answer any of the above questions.

Factors such a workout's effects on hormones, the nervous system, and immune system are simply not something that most programs account for. This is a very complex and time-consuming process if you do it correctly, and it requires some advanced knowledge, so it is somewhat understandable why most training programs don't adhere to science and therefore won't produce results for 95% of the people who use them.

The problem is compounded by the fact that cookie-cutter programs will never work for everybody, or even most people. You have to know how to adapt and change a program to work with your specific physiology. This means you must have an easy way to test your body to see what type of training will be most productive for you. Again, this process can be complex, but it is well worth the results.

So the next time you are choosing a new workout program make sure it is one based on science and that it allows for some individualization of the training process. Otherwise you will find that gaining muscle is harder than it should be.

All those magazines you see have many myths and unproven ways to gain muscle. You have to realize that if you are not getting results your method of building muscle is ineffective. The main reason people quite and become un motivated is because there results are slow or they are not getting any. You also don't have to go to any supplements or get desperate and use steroids. This will backfire is the long run. Naturally building muscle can be very simple, but it has to be done right.

1. Start Working Out: Start strength training. The stronger you become, the more muscles you’ll have. If you don’t know where to start, get on program. Its a great guide to building muscle. 

  2. Lift Weights: It is the best way to get stronger and become ripped.

  3. Your legs are Important: Don't forget to only train your biceps and abs. You must also train your legs to get that fully ripped look.

  4. Eat: You should eat 5-6 meals a day. To know how many calories to eat do the math. 1 pound of body weight = 18 calories. So if you weigh 200 pounds eat 3600 calories a day. 

  5. Eat Healthy: It wont do you much good if you are only eating junk food while trying to gain muscle. You need to lay off the chips and alchohol. You want to eat foods that are high in protein and rich in nutrients. 

  6. Drink Lots of Water: When you lift weights your body becomes dehydrated fast. You should drink almost a gallon of water a day while trying to gain serious muscle.

  7. Make sure your getting a lot of Protein: Protein is the main building block of muscle and if you don't have adequate you wont gain much muscle. 

Sources of protein:

  • Meat. Beef, pork, lamb, deer, buffalo, …
  • Eggs. Eat the yolk, it’s full of vitamins.
  • Poultry. Chicken, turkey, duck, …
  • Fish. Tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, …

  8. Sleep: You must get at least 7-8 hours of sleep. Muscle doesn't form while you workout. It forms when your body if resting and you need to give your muscle plenty of recovery time.

  9.Plan your Workouts: Things usually come up and it can mess with your workout routine and start to get you unmotivated. In order to prevent this you can workout early in the morning.

  10. Don't Give up: It can take some time to build muscle. If you don't see a change in 6 weeks change your routine. Remember to stay motivated. 

For more information how to build muscle visit: . It is a great workout plan that will guide you step by step, it will keep you motivated, and you will receive great results in no time.

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