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What Is Testosterone,and What Does It Do?

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Testosterone is a sex hormone produced in large 
amounts in the testes, in lesser amounts in the ovaries and in small 
amounts by the adrenal glands. While categorized as a male sex hormone, 
or androgen, testosterone plays a role in female sexual development as 
well as affecting the entire body. 
In men, testosterone is key for
 the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics. It is 
related to common features associated with puberty such as increases in 
muscle and body hair and the voice becoming deeper. But is also critical
 for general health, emotional well-being, osteoporosis prevention and 
regulation of intellectual and physical energy. 
Maintaining 
healthy levels of testosterone is especially important for men. Men 
typically experience a gradual decrease in testosterone production 
after age 30. Just as for women, this decrease leads to feelings of 
fatigue, weakness, depression, and a reduced libido. 
Testosterone 
is also important for women, although they produce much less. It helps 
them stabilize moods, maintains muscle mass, improves bone density, and 
contributes to a healthy libido. The ovaries are responsible for over 
half of a woman's testosterone production. Women often complain of loss 
of energy, strength and sex drive after having a hysterectomy or having 
their ovaries removed. 
Symptoms of low testosterone levels include: 
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<li>Sexual Dysfunction</li>
<li>Decreased libido/sex drive</li>
<li>Erectile Dysfunction</li>
<li>Decrease in Ejaculate</li>
<li>Loss of Genital Sensitivity</li>
<li>Lack of Energy</li>
<li>Listlessness</li>
<li>Mood Problems/Depression</li>
<li>Loss of Muscle Mass and Strength</li>
<li>Increased body Fat</li>
<li>Decrease in Size and Firmness of Testes</li>
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What can you do to increase testosterone
 levels? A good starting point would be to lose any excess weight. Being
 overweight increases your risk of having low testosterone. There are 
also exercises that increase testosterone. Compound exercises and 
Olympic lifts help to raise testosterone levels and zinc-rich foods such
 as oysters and nuts are known to be natural testosterone boosters. 
However, be sure to consult your physician before starting any exercise 
regime. 
Along with exercising, you can eat a healthy diet that 
includes testosterone-boosting foods such as tuna, salmon and 
cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli). Eliminate sugar
 from your diet or at least use it sparingly. Sugar increases insulin 
levels which causes testosterone to drop. Include healthy fats such as 
the omega-3s and avocados. Make sure you get enough zinc, which is an 
important nutrient for testosterone production. 
Testosterone 
naturally decreases with age, but with a few simple lifestyle changes 
you can stay healthy, virile and sexually potent.</div>
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Beginner Transformation Weight Training

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 If you've searched the web for bodybuilding, you've come up with a
 lot of different opinions from a lot of qualified people. Your head may
 be spinning and you may be more confused than you were to begin with. 
Transforming your body from zero to hero may be easier than you think. 
I've
 been weight training since I was about 14 years old. I started in my 
basement in my mother's house and eventually started training in the 
high school weight room. I found that having a workout partner helped me
 achieve goals easier than doing it alone. For those just getting 
started in this world, I will lay out some advice that I was given and 
worked for me. 
1. Study the field - Get as much information as you
 can and figure out your ultimate goal. Why do you want to pursue weight
 training? 
2. Get a gym membership - This may seem like a no 
brainer, but with all of the contradictory information out there, you 
may be reluctant to start. 
3. Start working out on a basic workout
 plan - In the beginning, you will likely see results fast. Don't get 
stuck because sooner or later what worked in the beginning will not be 
enough later on. 
4. Pay attention to your body - The way your body
 responds to different workouts will tell you whether you should 
continue on that path or experiment. 
5. Don't be afraid to 
experiment in weight training - Try different things to see what you 
like to do. There are plenty of websites that will give you some 
different workouts to try. Don't get stuck in a routine that stops 
working. 
6. Eating habits are very important - In the beginning if
 you already have a fast metabolism, you may be able to get away with 
bad eating habits. As time goes, depending on your goals, you will want 
to start changing your eating habits to see superior results. 
7. 
Tracking your results - When your workouts get more advanced, you will 
have to be sure to keep track of everything. I use an app on my iPhone 
track of everything. Week to week you may remember some of the weights 
you've done, but once you're tracking everything, you can go back and 
see the progress you've made and feel a sense of accomplishment. 
Weight
 training and transforming your body is a lifestyle. The learning curve 
never stops. If you're creative and are willing to take good advice from
 others, you will be successful. Don't let all of the confusion out 
there deter you from reaching your goals. 
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What is your body type Ectomorph, Endomorph or Mesomorph?

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 Introduction 
In the 1940s, American Psychologist William Herbert Sheldon developed a theory that there are three body types, or somatotypes: Ectomorph, Endomorph and Mesomorph. 
The
 names were named after the three germ layers of embryonic development: 
the endoderm (develops into the digestive tract), the mesoderm (becomes 
muscle, heart and blood vessels), and the ectoderm (forms the skin and 
nervous system). 
Each somatotype has its own distinct physical 
characteristics and supposedly personality as well. Modern scientists 
have dismissed his claims on somatotypes-personality as 
outdated/inaccurate. However, the unique physical characteristics of 
each body type is still widely used as an important factor when 
designing workout routines for the individual. 
This is because the
 three body types each require different workout methods and diet plans.
 I have listed the body types below along with their respective traits 
and training methods. 
Ectomorph 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>High metabolism</li>
<li>Low body fat</li>
<li>Difficulty in building muscles</li>
<li>Young appearance</li>
<li>Lightly muscled</li>
<li>Narrow face with high forehead</li>
<li>Thin limbs</li>
<li>Narrow shoulders and flat chest</li>
<li>Narrow hips</li>
</ul>
 
Diet: 
<ul>
<li>EAT MORE</li>
<li>Huge amount of calories needed to gain weight due to high metabolism.</li>
<li>Create caloric surplus</li>
<li>Eat 5-7 small meals per day every 2.5 to 3 hrs</li>
<li>Daily protein intake of 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight</li>
<li>Use protein shakes to supplement diet</li>
</ul>
 
Workout Intensity: 
<ul>
<li>GO HEAVY</li>
<li>6-8 reps per set</li>
<li>Aim to lift heavier weights progressively every week</li>
<li>Rest 90 seconds between sets (ensure sufficient rest due to heavy load)</li>
</ul>
 
Workout Frequency/ Split 
<ul>
<li>Train each muscle group twice per week</li>
<li>Best not to train each muscle group three times per week due to 
heavy load and thin body frame. Unless you are a beginner who's starting
 out with light weights</li>
</ul>
 
Workout Volume 
<ul>
<li>Bigger muscle groups: 30-60 reps per workout session</li>
<li>Smaller muscle groups: 20-30 reps per workout session</li>
<li>Number of Sets: 3-4 sets</li>
</ul>
 
Cardio: 
<ul>
<li>Perform low intensity cardio (brisk walking, jogging, swimming) once or twice a week for general and cardiac health</li>
<li>Do NOT perform intense cardio as this will burn away precious muscle mass</li>
</ul>
 
Endomorph 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Slow metabolism</li>
<li>High fat storage</li>
<li>Finds it hard to lose fat</li>
<li>Round shaped with large bone structure</li>
<li>Soft body</li>
<li>"Stocky" build</li>
<li>Underdeveloped Muscles</li>
<li>Wide waist</li>
</ul>
 
Diet: 
<ul>
<li>Eat less</li>
<li>Keep food intake low due to slow metabolism</li>
<li>Create caloric deficit</li>
<li>Eat slowly; eating fast stokes your metabolism and makes you feel hungry</li>
<li>Keep fat intake low and only eat lean meat</li>
<li>Avoid eating late at night (suppers, etc)</li>
<li>Avoid soft drinks and alcohol</li>
</ul>
 
Workout Frequency/ Split: 
<ul>
<li>Train each muscle group twice or thrice per week</li>
</ul>
 
Workout Intensity: 
<ul>
<li>Train at high intensity</li>
<li>9-12 reps / 12-15 reps per set</li>
<li>Rest 30-60 seconds between sets</li>
</ul>
 
Volume: 
<ul>
<li>Bigger muscle groups: 30-60 reps per workout session</li>
<li>Smaller muscle groups: 20-30 reps per workout session</li>
<li>Number of Sets: 2-3 sets</li>
</ul>
 
Cardio: 
<ul>
<li>Perform high intensity cardio (running, swimming, cycling, etc) at least 3 times a week.</li>
<li>Incorporate HIIT (High-intensity interval training) into your cardio routine.</li>
</ul>
 
Mesomorph 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Genetically gifted</li>
<li>Muscular build</li>
<li>Gains muscle easily</li>
<li>Low body fat</li>
<li>Mature appearance</li>
<li>Upright posture</li>
<li>Medium bone structure</li>
<li>Large head with broad shoulders and narrow waist (v-shaped)</li>
<li>Long torso</li>
<li>Muscular limbs</li>
</ul>
 
Diet: 
<ul>
<li>Create caloric surplus/deficit depending on workout goal</li>
<li>Daily protein intake of 0.8 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight</li>
<li>Keep fat intake low and cut down on fatty meat</li>
<li>Avoid eating late at night (suppers, etc)</li>
<li>Avoid soft drinks and alcohol</li>
</ul>
 
Workout Frequency/ Split: 
<ul>
<li>Train each muscle group twice per week</li>
<li>For beginners, train three times per week</li>
</ul>
 
Workout Intensity: 
<ul>
<li>6-8 reps / 9-12 reps per set</li>
<li>Aim to lift heavier weights progressively every week</li>
<li>Rest 60 seconds between sets</li>
</ul>
 
Workout Volume 
<ul>
<li>Bigger muscle groups: 30-60 reps per workout session</li>
<li>Smaller muscle groups: 20-30 reps per workout session</li>
<li>If performing 6-8 reps: 3-4 sets</li>
<li>If performing 9-12 reps: 2-3 sets</li>
</ul>
 
Cardio 
<ul>
<li>Perform medium-intensity cardio (running, swimming, etc) 2/3 times a
 week to keep fat-burning channels active (mesomorphs can gain fat too 
if you do not have a proper diet/workout!)</li>
</ul>
 
Conclusion 
Now that you know which body type you are, you can optimize your diet and workout to fit your body type. 
Ectomorphs
 and endomorphs are not naturally muscular and well-built like 
mesomorphs. However, you can train hard to look as close as possible to a
 mesomorph. Do not feel upset that you have to work so hard; just focus 
to reach your maximumgenetic potential and you will still look great! 
On
 the other hand, mesomorphs are lucky because they can gain muscle/ lose
 fat easily. However, if you are a mesomorph, you should still watch 
your diet and exercise regularly to keep in shape. I know of many 
mesomorphs who are underweight or overweight due to a lack of 
discipline. I'm sure you know of several examples yourself! 
No matter what your body type, you CAN build a ripped muscular body if you believe in yourself! 
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6 Reasons for not getting results In The Gym

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If you're new to the gym, hopefully by reading this, you will end up saving yourself some time from eliminating these mistakes from the start. The gym is full of a different array of people, coming from all walks of life. Some of these people are hardcore gym rats; others are just there to pass some time.</div>
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Whatever the case may be, there are some unwritten rules of the gym we must follow in order to get some impressive gains. By eliminating these types of things from your workout regimen, you're able to focus and improve your physical appearance at a rapid pace, rather than struggling with a mediocre performance.</div>
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Here are 6 different things you should eliminate from you work out session:</div>
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1. Talking to much</div>
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Have you ever seen those guys who do a set then walk around for 45 minutes talking to everyone about random things? These are the same guys/girls that you see in day in and days out, but never really get anywhere.</div>
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They have all the fancy gloves and workout ensemble on, but they fall flat when it comes to really working out. They act as if they are hardcore veterans, but they look like they just started working out last week. If you're not putting in the work, and using the gym as a social hour, then it's time to reevaluate why you're at the gym in the first place.</div>
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If you want to have social hour, get on a public chat forum and social there. You're wasting other people's time, by telling them stories that they don't really care about in the first place.</div>
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2. taking too long of a break</div>
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We've all seen the guys who look like they are taking a nap on the benches every now and then. But if you take a closer look, are these the guys with the 20 inch arms, or are they the guys that look like they just started lifting? The problem with taking too long of a break is this; actually there are multiple problems in doing this.</div>
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The first problem is that your muscle will lose the anabolic state that they are in if you rest to long. Second thing is that no one wants to wait an hour for you to get off the bench; some people want to get a great workout in the shortest amount of time possible.</div>
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Some people have other things to do then to spend 4 hours at the gym, because someone wanted to take a nap between sets. Too much rest can hinder growth, and can also demotivate you in the process. So rest times should be no longer than a minute or 2 the most.</div>
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3 No goals in mind</div>
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Sometimes we see those people who do chest and biceps every time they go into the gym. These people neglect to work any other part of their body, and ultimately end up looking like a hot mess. They have no focus, and just randomly work things as they go.</div>
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If your one of these people, you need to sit down and reevaluate why you're working out in the first place. Sit down and either write, or think of some goals. Measure different body parts and then create a goal around those measurements. Or take your body weight, and create a goal around that area. Goals are the staple point in your journey to a new you, if you don't have any goals in mind or written down, then you're not going to get anywhere.</div>
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Goals create enthusiasm and excitement; goals create the want to go back when you don't want to work out at all that day. They remind you of what you want to do, and want to eventually become. Think of playing in a soccer game without any goals on either end, what fun would kicking the ball around with no point at all be?</div>
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4. Working the same body part too many times</div>
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Usually the general consensus is to do 10-12 reps at the most, or 5-8 depending on your goals. Now this can differ if your training volume is much higher than what the average person is capable of doing. If you're using the G.V.T. (German Volume Training) method, then your frequency will be much more intense than the traditional common method.</div>
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Now going crazy in one workout can be good for the gains, but if you're going crazy on the same body part multiple times a week, then you're going for overkill. In that instance more isn't better than less. You have to allow your body to rest and fully recover before taking it to the limit again.</div>
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I see people going hard on arms 3 to 4 times a week, and it's funny because these same people never really get anywhere. They go hard and look in the mirror and stay the same size until they eventually quit. Their reasons for quitting and never getting anywhere is as silly as their reasons for working the same body part so much. Don't fall into this trap, work a body part super hard, then rest and move on to the next one.</div>
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5. Doing too much cardio and not enough weights</div>
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If your goal is to gain size, get off the damn cardio machines. Too much cardio will kill all of your mass gaining efforts. You can't expect to get swole by doing an hour of cardio and 45 min of weight training. I see this way to many times, people expect to get big by jumping on a treadmill. Then a few months later when they've dropped 15 pounds they wonder why they are still small. If you're going to do cardio and gain mass, do it in moderation. Only run for a little bit, test different time limits out, test and track and repeat. Figure out what works best for you; don't follow some magazine articles advice on how long to run.</div>
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The advice given is what worked for someone else; remember what worked for them may not work for you. I'm almost positive that 9 time out of 10 it won't work for you. Everyone's different and each person has to find out what works for them by testing out different things.</div>
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6. Not going hard enough</div>
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This is probably one of the most problematic situations for not getting any gains. Too many people are stuck on fixed workout schedules. The problem with these cookie cutter workouts is this, if you're not putting in the effort outside of the gym, then you're not going to get anywhere. What I mean is this, if you're not getting enough adequate sleep or food, then your efforts will be in vain.</div>
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By going hard as hell, you not only increase your chances to get some serious gains, but you increase the chance to continually grow, so you won't get on a plateau, and you have less chance of becoming bored with your workout.</div>
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If you'’re looking to add muscle mass to your frame, hitting the weights hard is a given. Quality time in the gym begins a cascade of changes that will stimulate your muscles to grow bigger in response to the challenges you throw their way. It'’s tempting to think that'’s all it takes to add muscle to your body. After all, you can actually feel your biceps growing after an intense set of curls. That pump is tangible, real-time biofeedback to let you know that blood is flowing to your muscle cells, beginning a chain of events that stimulates protein synthesis. Maybe that'’s why it's easy to overlook how important good nutrition is in the <a href="http://store.muscleandfitness.com/search_store/mass__1__gainers.aspx" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">mass-building</a> equation. When you choose to eat, say, chicken instead of ice cream, there'’s no immediate muscle gratification -- no pump to keep you motivated. Make no mistake: Eating for muscle is just as important as lifting for muscle. The foods you grab in the morning on the way to work, the meals you pack for lunch and mid-afternoon, what you put into your body immediately following your workout, and your final meal of the day impact your results as much as, if not more than, the number of reps you squeeze out at the end of a set. But in reality, it can be tough to stick to a "“clean"” diet when you'’re busy. We know that adding another layer of complexity to life in the form of reading food labels and studying ingredient lists just isn'’t an option for most of us. Not to mention actually preparing all those healthy meals.</div>
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Rule #1: Calories are Key, But They'’re Not Everything</h2>
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While it'’s okay to chow down on the occasional fast-food choice for convenience, a mass-gain program isn'’t an excuse to gorge on pizza and chocolate sundaes. “"Rebuilding muscle tissue broken down by training requires energy -— in other words, calories,"” Aceto says. "“But many people, including many nutritionists, overestimate the energy needs for <a href="http://store.muscleandfitness.com/search_store/mass__1__gainers.aspx" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">gaining mass</a>, encouraging extreme high-calorie intakes. This often leads to an increase in bodyfat, making you bigger, for sure, but also leaving you fat." In general, aim for 300-500 more calories every day than your body burns through exercise and normal functioning (multiply bodyweight by 17). And that'’s divided among six meals a day.</div>
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"It'’s especially important to eat a carb- and protein-rich meal immediately after a workout," Aceto says. "Right after training, it turns out that your body is really lousy at taking carbohydrates and sending them down fat-storing pathways,"” he says. "So post-training, <a href="http://store.muscleandfitness.com/search_store/carbs.aspx" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">carbs</a> will be sent down growth-promoting pathways instead."” And when these carbs are combined with a <a href="http://store.muscleandfitness.com/category/Protein/514.aspx" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">protein source</a>, you'’ve got a strong muscle-feeding combination because carbohydrates help deliver the amino acids into muscles by boosting insulin levels. This anabolic hormone drives nutrients into the muscle cells and kick-starts the muscle-growth process.</div>
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Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially in the hours leading up to your workout. This can help you feel full and reduce hunger pangs. During training, drink about 8 ounces every 15-20 minutes, more when it's hot and humid. The reason is simple: Your performance quickly begins to suffer when the body is dehydrated just 1%-–2%. And if you wait till you feel thirsty, you've waited too long. A flavorful, low-calorie <a href="http://store.muscleandfitness.com/product/Clif_Shot_Electrolyte_Replacement_Drink/37036.aspx" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">sports drink</a> is a great way to hydrate. Try drinking fluids stored at cooler temperatures; studies show that people consume more when the liquid is colder.</div>
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Gains will differ from one individual to another depending on body size and level of experience in the gym. To make sure you'’re gaining muscle, not fat, don'’t just consider your scale weight. Instead, rely on what you see in the mirror and use a tape measure twice a month to keep track of your waist and hips (you don't want to gain there)— as well as your biceps, chest and quads. Also, don'’t think that you have to gain a set amount of weight each and every week. "Your mass gain doesn'’t have to be uniform,"” Aceto explains. That means you can gain 1/2 pound one week and 1 1/2 the next, perhaps none the third week and still remain on course. "“Expecting uniform gains ignores the intricate makeup of the body and the way it gains mass -— or loses fat - which is by no means in linear fashion," adds Aceto.</div>

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				Muscle building is an incredibly beneficial way to health. It 
will get your body in great working order and physical condition. If you
 are interested in muscle building for health or aesthetic purposes, the
 following article will provide you with numerous tips and helpful 
suggestions on how to get the most from your body building efforts. 
Eat
 a lot of protein. It's a well known fact that the more protein your 
body can store, the more muscle you can build. Try to have at least one 
gram of the protein you need for every pound that you weigh. For 
instance, a 150 pound woman should attempt to eat approximately 150 
grams, meat and other protein, every day. 
If you want to build 
muscle, give yourself enough time for recovery. It may seem tempting to 
go full steam ahead, but your body needs time off so you do not hurt 
yourself. Stick to a muscle-building routine that is about three times a
 week; beginners may need to start with twice a week. 
Even though 
you might believe lifting heavy weights is the best method of building 
muscle, this isn't always the case. Lifting light weight is also very 
important when it comes to building muscle. Lifting different amounts of
 weight work different muscle fibers, which can help you ensure that 
your muscle gain is of higher quality. 
Allow yourself to eat some 
ice cream. Studies have shown that eating one bowl of any type of ice 
cream that you like about two hours after a workout does some good. It 
will trigger the surge of insulin in your body better than many other 
foods will, and it will taste good too! 
Some muscle groups are 
harder to bulk up than others. Bodybuilders often use fill sets to 
correct this problem. A small set that uses the muscle group necessary 
two to three days after another group was worked will do the trick. 
Good
 sleep will work well with your muscle-building efforts. Since muscle 
building and recovery go hand in hand, you need to make certain your 
body is getting all the rest it needs. No getting enough sleep or rest 
can interfere with muscle building results and may even lead to 
injuries. 
Push yourself hard while you are working out, to the 
point where you feel like you could not lift one more pound. You want to
 always be giving your maximum effort if you want to see a payoff. Hard 
work will equal the results that you are looking for. 
Be patient 
when you are building muscle. Building your muscles properly does take 
time. There is no exercise routine or magic supplement that will help 
you develop your muscles overnight. So be sure to take your time and do 
it properly in order to keep yourself healthy and help prevent an 
injury. 
Free weights are better for building muscle mass than 
machines. Machines have their uses, but force the body into strict 
motions. With free weights, you can lift more and with greater range of 
motion. They also help to improve your body's balance, of which machines
 are incapable. In addition, if you workout at home, free weights are 
less expensive and take up a smaller footprint than machines. 
You 
can keep your workouts fresh and bolster your motivation levels by 
changing up your routine from time to time. Keep in mind that a new 
routine will need a little trial-and-error time in order to fine tune 
its performance. Designing an effective routine is serious business. So,
 don't rebuild your whole routine more than three or four times a year. 
Diet
 is, of course, a very important part of any muscle-building exercise 
routine. One way you can give your body the fuel it needs to bulk up is 
by concocting a good protein shake to drink before working out. A good 
balance of natural ingredients, such as whey protein and oatmeal, with 
effective supplements like creatine will give you the best results. 
To
 keep your muscles growing in a healthy way, be sure to eat lots of 
complex carbohydrates at each meal. This would include whole grain 
breads and other whole grains, such as quinoa and oatmeal. These 
carbohydrates digest very slowly and will give you continued energy 
throughout your workout. 
Do not spend your money on expansive 
training methods or supplements. You can get in shape and gain mass 
naturally with a few simple exercises. Develop a good work out routine 
and focus on doing more sets or adding an extra training session every 
week instead of following a miracle method. 
Consuming protein 
right after a workout is extremely important. Your muscles are in 
desperate need of protein right after a hard lifting session. 
Immediately consume a shake no longer than an hour after you finish your
 workout. This shake should have at least twenty to thirty grams of whey
 protein and around ten to twenty grams of casein protein. Both whey and
 casein protein are important for maximum muscle growth. 
Find a 
workout buddy. Joining a gym is a great opportunity to meet new people 
and make new friends. If you decide to work out at home, find a friend 
or family member that is interested in building muscle. You can also 
join online forums to talk about your progress with other people who 
share common interests. 
Now that you have an abundance of helpful 
tips on muscle building, you should be well prepared to either begin a 
great routine or continue improving on your existing one. Muscle 
building has a number of benefits that will have you looking great and 
feeling strong and healthy in no time at all. 
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It appears that practically everywhere you look, no matter if it 
is on the internet or in magazines; there will be more than enough 
articles about how to put on weight and bulk rapidly. The prospect of 
putting on weight and bulk can appear to be a bit of a long winded task 
from the off, and this is on the grounds that you are going to have to 
alter your dietary patterns and in addition, your existing exercise 
workouts. 
Altering your Existing Eating Habits 
To
 begin with, you will need to alter your dietary habits, including what 
sorts of foodstuffs you consume, as well as when you consume. Assuming 
that you do not get the balance between sustenance intake and exercise, 
then you will discover that it takes a lengthy amount of time to realize
 your weight and muscle target, which you would have set yourself at the
 beginning. Begin by exchanging those foodstuffs that are high in fat 
and sugar for ones that are high in protein, for example eggs and red 
meat (make a point to trim any abundance of fat off). A good liquid 
intake is vital, although that does not mean that you have to rush out 
and buy loads of energy drinks, water is just fine on its own. In 
addition to drinking water, milk is a great alternative, as it contains 
calcium and protein. 
Sleep Better and Work Out 
As
 you will be doing more working out, that means getting a much better 
night's sleep in order to avoid burnout, a good night's sleep will 
assist your body with the task of increasing the mass of your muscles, 
which occurs thanks to the increase in hormone production that takes 
place when you are in intense REM sleep. 
Additionally, you will 
also be required to alter your workout routine, and one of the easiest 
ways to do that, is to attempt to do some light workouts prior to 
breakfast. As well as doing cardio-vascular workouts, don't ignore to do
 those crucial abdominal exercises as well, but do not overdo your 
workouts, an hour each day is enough to be going on with. Trying to do 
too much too soon will only put you at risk of harm, which will only set
 you back days or possibly weeks in your workout routine, so it is a 
good idea to keep well within your threshold prior to increasing the 
quantity of workouts over a period of time. As soon as you get into a 
schedule you will rapidly start to become aware of the benefits, and 
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Tip 1: Set the Right Goals</h4>
It is important, especially in weight training, that the goals you 
set yourself are achievable. There is no faster way to ruin your body 
building journey than to set unrealistic goals that you can’t achieve 
and subsequently destroys your moral and momentum. The goal you set is 
specific to you but it should revolve around something you want e.g. a 
lean muscular physique, but also something that you can measure, e.g. 
using photographs to show weekly/monthly gains or something you can 
measure e.g. bicep curl weight or bench press weight.

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Tip 2: Warm Up and Down Effectively</h4>
Warming up and warming down is key in any sport, but especially in 
body building because, it helps to prevent injury and also aids your 
long term muscle life. Warming up before you workout is important it 
aids your performance during the workout and also helps to prevent 
injury while lifting. Warming down afterwards is also important as it 
should help to decrease recovery time of the muscles while also 
increasing their long term life. 
The important thing here is to make sure you effectively warm up and 
down which can be done simply by stretching and using lighter weights at
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Tip 3: Vary your Workouts</h4>
Don’t do the same thing every time your muscles will gain a memory of
 this and as such any workout you do will have a much decreased muscle 
gains and so less impact on your body building goals. It is best to swap
 round the exercises you do, e.g. change from bicep curls to hammer 
curls. It does not have to be massive variety just as long as the 
movement is slightly different. It can also be beneficial to mix up the 
muscle groups you exercise, e.g. change from biceps and back to biceps 
and triceps then biceps and chest. The different mechanics of exercising
 each muscle impacts changes the routine and also how much your muscles 
can do, you can do more bicep work when you combine it with chest or 
triceps than with back because the chest and triceps are push movements 
but back and biceps are pull movements. 
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Tip 4: Recovery</h4>
Recovery is key, this is the phase where the muscle growth happens. 
The recovery phase is made up of two distinct elements. Firstly you need
 to make sure your body gets the correct nutrients through a properly 
maintained diet. The second element is the quality and quantity of sleep
 you get. This allows your body to recover from the stresses of a 
workout and means you can do more exercise in a shorter amount of time 
and you can work out harder when you do without getting injured. 
It is still important to not give your muscles sufficient time 
between your body building workouts to recover; it is really recommended
 that you do not work out the same muscle groups on subsequent days. 
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Tip 5: Get the Right Supplements</h4>
As was mentioned in tip 4 you need to make sure your body gets the 
correct nutrients to make sure you get maximum muscle growth. One of the
 best ways of doing this is to add sports supplements to your diet; 
importantly they are supplements and as such are not a replacement for 
food they are there to boost, say your protein intake. As such it is 
important that you look at your goals and judge from that whether you 
need to boost for lean muscle growth or mass gain etc. 
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Bonus Body building Tips</h4>
As a little bonus there are a couple more tips I have: 
Firstly in my opinion Cardio is key to fitness and when especially if
 you are looking to build a lean muscular physique then it is better to 
stay cut rather than to bulk up and cut down. 
Stretching and yoga are also recommended. These two exercises will 
aid your flexibility and help your muscle longevity as well as helping 
to prevent your muscles plateauing and keeping you injury free.

As a Final word it is very important that you make sure you get out 
and do it, whether it is by joining a gym or at home or whatever as long
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If you want to get the best from your work out and get toned, 
then you are going to need to know what the muscle building secrets are.
 There are quite a few different muscle building secrets that you can 
learn and use to really help you out. With the muscle building secrets 
you are going to learn how to burn fat and gain the muscle tone that you
 want to achieve that ripped lean physique. 
Be Dedicated 
One of the best, and hardest, muscle building secrets is to be and 
remain dedicated. You will not be able to get that dream body if you are
 not going to be willing to put in the time and effort required from 
you. Make sure that you come up with a routine you enjoy but will also 
push your body hard because this is really going to help ensure that you
 get the results you are looking for here. A great way to stay motivated
 is to have measurable goals, e.g. measure your biceps to check they are
 growing, or measure your belly to check it is shrinking. 
Especially if you are a very busy working, as most people are, you 
are hardly going to have the time to fit in exercise. If it is that 
important to you however you are going to be able to make time for it in
 your daily schedule. May be do cardio before work, walk to work, if you
 have the facilities go to the work gym at lunch or before going home. 
If you have kids, maybe you can take them to play sports somewhere 
you can go to the gym as well. Even if you are only able to get out and 
go work out on the weekends, the important thing is that you are finding
 the time to do it. If you are finding it hard to find any extra time 
then doing workouts at home can be great because this is not only going 
to save you time but also make sure that you are comfortable and not 
worried about other people, you can also get some great workout videos 
to help you at home. 
Another of the best muscle building secrets is to take protein. This 
can be really good for you as it helps to up your metabolism and it 
provides a key ingredient to build muscle, giving you a ripped physique. 
If you want to get the best results here you need to seek out help, 
be it professional trainer internet advice it’s all good stuff, just a 
case of which you prefer. Make sure you stay committed and keep working 
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 Metabolism is the process by which the human body converts the 
calories in food and beverages into energy. It is actually a biochemical
 action that is necessary for life to exist and for a body to sustain 
itself. The energy that is used to regulate heart rate, circulate blood,
 breathe and secrete hormones is converted from calories that are 
combined with oxygen through the metabolic process. This energy is 
necessary to sustain the body at rest as well as during exercise. 
A
 basal metabolic rate or BMR is the actual number of calories that a 
person's body requires to function on a daily basis without additional 
exercise. This is the ideal number of calories for a body at rest to 
function normally. 
Measuring your basal metabolic rate allows you 
to understand the actual number of calories required for normal daily 
activities. It also makes it much easier to determine how many calories 
should be removed in order for you to lose weight 
There are 
several factors that affect a body's basal metabolic rate. The size of 
the person determines the rate that calories are burned. In general, a 
larger person with more muscle mass will have a faster resting metabolic
 rate than a smaller person. The muscles require large amounts of energy
 to sustain them even during rest. This forces the metabolism to work 
harder to keep up with the demand for energy. 
Since lean muscle 
mass increases one's metabolism, men will usually have a faster resting 
metabolism than a female. Because women tend to carry less lean muscle, 
they normally have a slower basal metabolic rate. This is generally true
 of men and women of the same age and weight. Unless strength training 
is part of your fitness regimen, loss of muscle mass through the aging 
process will slow the metabolic rate of both men and women. 
One of
 the issues that strict dieters tend to encounter when they try to lose 
weight is a slow-down in the body's ability to burn calories 
efficiently. Starvation diets signal the body to slow normal processes 
including actually decreasing the number of calories required to sustain
 the body. This is one of the reasons why most caloric-restricted diets 
almost always fail in the long run. When a body is subjected to a 
starvation situation, it compensates by saving energy. 
For healthy
 weight loss, the best plan to follow is a calorie restricted diet that 
just meets the needs of the body's resting BMR. Adding exercise to this 
plan causes the body to work harder and burn more calories to sustain 
itself even at rest. This creates a deficit between the number of 
calories required to function at rest and the number of calories burned.
 Exercise can also quickly add muscle to the body which again increases 
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It’s About The Right Foods And Proper Exercises</h4>
Most people dream of someday succeed in building up muscles and 
having a lean ripped physique. Loads of these people also wish to build 
muscles fast, they want that body now! One of the most helpful ways to 
build muscle fast is to be knowledgeable about what exactly is required 
to build muscle fast, especially when you go to your next gym workout. 
There is a right way and a wrong way to build muscle, be it for 
aesthetic purposes or for athletic purposes or even both.

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Don’t Be Overwhelmed</h4>
Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by the thought of building muscle 
fast, this generally leads to disappointment and feeling frustrated. One
 of the most common mistakes made by many many people is to try and 
emulate the steps that professional bodybuilders perform in order to 
build up their muscles. Another error is rushing out and spending a lot 
of money on expensive workout equipment in order to build muscle fast.

The best way of building muscle fast is eating the correct foods to 
get your body the nutrients required and accompanying that with regular 
exercises, both resistant training and cardio training.. These two key 
parts will make sure you can build muscles without causing injury and 
without using dangerous supplements. Often you can succeed by doing 
nothing more than eating well, exercising properly and doing some weight
 training.

It is also better to choose to use free weights and not depend on 
using machines, since by lifting weights you will are performing natural
 movements. Working the same muscles but using machines will cause you 
to make unnatural motions which can lead to unnecessary injuries. Also, 
using a barbell can prove to be far more effective at building muscle 
fast than using all those expensive pieces equipment.

It also pays for you to concentrate on larger muscle groups and not 
to do isolation exercises. The impact of a healthy and proper diet on 
your muscle gaining attempts cannot be overemphasized since the proper 
foods will mean that you get more out of eat workout you do. You can 
also safely consume many good quality supplements to aid your body in 
creating bigger and better muscles fast.

The bottom line to learning how to build muscle fast is that if the 
results do not show up immediately don’t panic or give up. As long as 
you eat the right foods and do your workout properly while you keep a 
record of your activities you can expect results will start showing up 
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 You know that you want to, and possible should, start working 
out and getting into shape. But maybe you don’t like the gym or you want
 something to do when you’re not going to the gym? Well then you need to
 learn muscle building at home techniques. Muscle building at home does 
not have to be difficult, it can even be fun, but you are going to have 
to have motivation and dedication to really get the results that you are
 looking for here.

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Starting on a Diet Plan</h4>
If you want to start muscle building at home, the first step needs to
 be for you to create a proper diet plan. Many many people make the 
mistake of thinking that exercises come first and are the most important
 part, but this is actually not the case. Instead you are going to need 
to focus on your diet and what you are eating before being concerned 
with the exercises that you are doing.

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Getting Equipment</h4>
Now before you can start muscle building at home, you are going to 
have to get the right equipment for yourself. You are going to need to 
get weights for one. Make sure that you are aware of what amount of 
weights you are getting, it might be best to get a dumbbell set where 
you can change the dumbbell weight. This is because although you do want
 to challenge yourself at the same time you do not want to overdo it and
 end up injuring yourself, this does not help you get into shape.

Make sure that you consult your physician before you start trying to 
muscle building at home. This is important so that you know how to 
safely use the weights at home but also it is important as it will 
ensure that you are going to lose the most body fat in the shortest 
amount of time. Also this will ensure that you don’t have any health 
condition at play that you are going to have to be concerned with when 
working out.

You also want to keep in mind when you start muscle building at home 
that, unlike weight machines, free weights do not restrict movement, 
which personally I think makes them a lot better. Consider your exercise
 motivation for the quality and durability of the weights that you are 
thinking of buying, make sure they are fit for purpose for what you have
 in mind.

You also want to make sure that the weights you are going to be 
purchasing are going to be easy enough for you to store. Especially if 
your home is already cramped it is very easy to lose an entire room to a
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If you are interested in building muscle and really want to tone 
up your body, then you can give yourself a great start with muscle 
building for beginners. By doing this you can build up your muscle 
building technique from the basics. Of course you need to push yourself 
but at the same time you are going to want to make sure that you don't 
start off with to advanced exercises and get disheartened early on by 
the lack of progress. 
Motivation is a key part of muscle building,
 especially for beginners so it is vitally important that you get some 
early success to build up your motivation and energy towards exercise. 
Here are a few steps that you are going to want to take. 
Clean Out the Cupboards 
The
 first step if you are looking to get into some muscle building for 
beginners is to clean out your cupboards, literally. You will probably 
be surprised at just what you will find as well as just how much of the 
food you have in there that is unhealthy. You are going to want to get 
rid of a lot of the salty and sugary foods you have, especially highly 
processed foods. A good guide to working out what is healthy and what is
 not, is to look at the ingredients list, if it is really long or has 
many items you can't pronounce it is best avoided. 
Getting Into the Groove of Things 
If
 you want to get into muscle building for beginners, you are going to 
need to start getting into the groove of things. This means that you are
 going to have to start exercising routinely on a regular basis; it is 
no good just doing it once or irregularly. You need to come up with a 
routine that you can work to and that you will enjoy, the best workouts 
are the ones you customize for yourself. If you are not used to working 
out, then you need to get motivated to do it, it doesn't matter what 
motivates you as long as it keeps motivating you, me and my wife use 
each other as motivation. Make sure that this is something that you are 
going to be willing to put the time into, the only way it will happen is
 if you do it for yourself, it is one of the biggest parts of muscle 
building for beginners. 
The basics are to make sure you get a 
routine and regime you are comfortable with and you can enjoy. Push 
yourself as hard as you can without being silly. Sorting your diet out 
so it is balanced and gives you what you need is key. Finally staying 
motivated, if you're not motivated you will not be successful. Also 
don't be afraid to give yourself a pat on the back when you start 
achieving, success breeds success. 
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The Muscle Building Techniques</h1>
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Muscle building technique is very important to anyone wanting to
 gain muscle and there are some basic muscle building techniques that 
should be adopted very strictly by every bodybuilder. 
These are discussed as follows: 
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Basic Techniques</h4>
Firstly do opposing muscle workouts, e.g. do biceps and triceps, 
chest and back etc. The reason for muscle building techniques such as 
these is that it can be phenomenal in gaining muscle mass. It helps to 
improve the intensity of the workout and push your muscles more to their
 limit. 
Also you should perform those exercises which will be the most 
effective in getting the kind of body you want. For example, bench 
ironing out is a notable workout. It can build up the chest muscle 
tremendously. Likewise if you want to improve your leg muscle you have 
lots of options such as, squats, lunges, plies, and heel raises, etc. 
Muscle building requires you to be self motivated and to push 
yourself as far as you can go. If don’t use up the heavy weights you can
 in the gym, then you cannot expect to get a good muscular physique as 
easily. 
Often it is a good idea to begin a workout with cardio exercise like,
 30 minutes brisk walking, jogging, sprinting, swimming, yoga, and 
stretching, etc. The idea is that it helps to loosen up you muscles and 
get your heart rate up, helping to increase the intensity when you start
 lifting weights! 
Finally a great help is to learn to concentrate and enjoy the burn 
when you push your muscles. If you can achieve this then you can push an
 extra one or two reps out meaning you take the intensity up a notch and
 really help to build up your muscle mass. 
When it comes to your diet, you need to have something that gives you
 the adequate nutrition. Unfortunately you can’t just eat what you want;
 it has to be specific to change growth. One of the best things you can 
do is to cut down on foods full of chemicals that really slow down the 
procedure of building up muscle. A good rule of thumb to operate by is 
to eat food with a short ingredients list. This will help you to sticks 
with actual food that gives you the right nutrition and will help you to
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Studies show that people who gain muscle effectively will also 
significantly lower their body fat percentage as muscles are more 
efficient in burning fat, leading to lowered risks of obesity and other 
weight related problems. 
In order to grow muscle mass, you must 
exercise, although there are many arguments on how you would like to 
proceed, and this is depending on what type of muscle growth you would 
like to achieve. This article describes the two methods in detail, as 
well as other techniques that would teach you how to gain muscle mass 
fast. 
 
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<li>Lighter Weights, More Reps:</li>
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If
 you want to gain muscle that is more toned and lean in appearance, then
 this method is for you. By lifting weights that are around fifty to 
sixty percent of the maximum weight that you can carry, and by repeating
 the motions about ten to twelve times for three sets, you can promote 
lean muscle growth. 
This type of exercise is used by most athletes
 that want to have a more athletic build muscle without hindering their 
agility or flexibility. Individuals who build muscle in this way will 
have a more ripped look while still maintaining a more slender shape. 
 
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<li>Heavier Weights, Less Reps:</li>
</ul>
 
Lifting
 weights that are about eighty percent of your maximum capacity for 
three sets at five reps per set is recommended if you want to achieve 
hypertrophy, which is what happens when muscles are enlarged. If you 
want to gain muscle that is bulky and have increased strength, then this
 the routine for you. 
Weightlifters and professional body builders
 use heavier weights and do fewer repetitions in order to increase their
 bulk, and although they are much stronger in general as compared to 
leaner people, they often have to sacrifice speed and agility as well as
 flexibility for this type of look. 
 
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<li>Supplements:</li>
</ul>
 
Protein
 shakes are said to be able to help in order to help develop muscles as 
well as promote faster recovery after workouts, while supplements such 
as creatine aids in providing additional energy. These products would 
help you get the most out of your workouts and would enable you to build
 muscle much faster. 
However, most supplements and products are 
expensive, and almost all of the ingredients found in these items can be
 acquired by the body by eating a balanced meal with the proper balance 
of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. 
 
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<li>Some Warnings:</li>
</ul>
 
If
 you are serious about your desire to gain muscle, then you must be very
 determined by going to the gym regularly and following the proper 
exercise regimen. Results are not overnight, but you will definitely see
 the difference after a month or two. 
Also, make sure that you rest at least a day between workouts in order to let your body recover. 
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Your mouth practically drools as you flip through the pages of a 
popular bodybuilding magazine-all those cool protein supplements. 
But. 
There is a major problem-you are so broke that you cannot even afford the cheapest protein on the nutrition store shelves. 
And you know what-that is a good thing! 
No, I have not lost my mind. 
Below I am going to give you something you can do-even if you cannot afford supplements. 
FOOD TO THE RESCUE 
Well,
 the above is only partially true-good old fashioned food will come to 
your rescue-but the catch is, it has to be the right food. 
So what exactly is the right food? 
Good question. 
Well, since you cannot afford the latest super wonder protein, how about investing some money in chicken thighs. 
Before you laugh-hear me out! 
If you shop around you can find some good deals. 
I know some of you might be thinking-but chicken thighs have more fat than chicken breasts. 
Sure. 
But. 
For
 most of you youngsters reading this, the added fat is not necessarily a
 bad thing as with your fast metabolisms-and sometimes-small 
appetites-again the added fat and calories will do you good. 
Plus, if you do not like the taste of a dry chicken breast-the chicken thighs can be a welcome change of pace. 
Up next. 
EGGS STILL WORK 
While whey protein is good-do not be fooled into thinking that the good old egg has lost something. 
Because it has not. 
If you eat the yoke and all, it contains everything you need-protein-plus a whole bunch of other healthy things. 
The old time bodybuilders used to eat eggs-and they gained plenty of muscle. 
And, again, if you shop around you can get some good deals. 
THERE IS MORE THAN MILK 
I know when people think protein-some people think milk is a good choice. 
But there is something I think is even better than milk. 
And that is cottage cheese. 
I like the dry curd kind-it contains a lot of protein and very little carbs. 
You can top it with sunflower seeds-or pineapple. 
Use your imagination and come up with your own favorite topping. 
LAST POINT 
The good thing about the eggs and cottage cheese is that they are easy to take just about anywhere. 
Which is good when you are looking for a fast meal containing plenty of high quality protein. 
CONCLUSION 
While all those fancy-and expensive-cans of protein powder are nice-they can be replaced with good old fashioned food. 
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Muscle density refers to the amount of lean muscle tissue in your body in comparison to the amount of fatty tissue. This differs from muscle mass, which typically refers to the size of the muscles; dense muscles are not necessarily large, but they contain dense muscle fiber and produce more power than larger muscles that aren't as dense. Building muscle density is useful for individuals who want to increase their strength without bulking up and who wish to improve their overall fitness level.</div>
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 While there is no doubt (at least for me) that bodybuilding-when done sensibly-is a healthy pursuit. 
One that can help fight the aging process by allowing us to keep muscle mass as we age-and even increase it! 
This helps to keep body fat at bay-which is a good thing. 
IT IS GOOD BUT 
With
 the above being said, as we age-especially if we have been training 
since we were teenagers-we do have to make some concessions. 
How so? 
Well, one of the main things we can control is what we eat. 
Or. 
More to the point-what we do not eat. 
And this is what I mean by concessions. 
For
 example, for those of us who are reading this-who shall we say-like me 
are not so young any more-we can all remember eating mostly junk food, 
overtraining like crazy-and somehow we still managed to make gains. 
The power of youth. 
But as we age, those junk food days need to be restricted and what eat needs to be monitored more closely. 
The end result of not doing this can be body fat gain-which is not good-no matter what age we are. 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 
For my money the best way to stay lean as we age is to continue to train as hard as we can-and yes do some form of cardio. 
Then when we sit down to eat we need to focus on taking in only the highest quality foods. 
Things
 like skinless chicken breasts, turkey and lean beef should make up the 
bulk of the protein we take in for muscle growth and repair. 
Although, I still like my whole eggs. 
As
 far as carbohydrates, we should eat just enough of them to fuel the 
training that we do-and a little more for growth and repair-and that is 
it. 
The sources should be as natural as possible. 
Plenty of things like, kale, broccoli, spinach, yams, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and the like. 
Depending
 on your metabolism and activity level other sources of carbohydrates 
could include things like pasta and rice-but again this should be based 
on your activity level. 
For example, if you say work at physical 
job eight to twelve hours per day, then of course your carbohydrate 
level-and you overall calorie level will be WAY higher than that of 
someone who has a desk job. 
As for fats, they should be mainly 
from fatty fish like sardines or if you do not like fish you should take
 a high quality fish oil supplement. 
Other good fats include natural peanut and seeds. 
A POINT 
Again, remember, the above is just a guide, not a hard and fast plan. 
If you know from experience that, say, you work better on higher fats-do it. 
If you know that you will not-no matter what-eat a yam-do not worry about it. 
Let me end by saying this-do what you know you will do. 
This
 way, you will do it everyday-and doing things on a regular basis is the
 only way you are going to reap the benefits of something-be it training
 cardio or eating. 
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