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Here are some common sense ways you can implement to gain muscle and loose fat.
1. Eat Frequently
Eat frequently throughout the day. Try to consume 4-6 small meals daily. I am not talking about huge meals, but a small portion of protein and carbohydrates will do the trick. Eating multiple times a day keeps your metabolism on hyperdrive. Since your body is not used to consuming this much food so frequently, it may take some time to get used to. For me personally, it was tough in the beginning. But now, I can barely go 3 hours without needing to full my stomach up with something.
2. Train 3-5 Times A Week
This is a no brainer. To gain muscle, you have to train. Training multiple times a week accomplishes many things. This allows you to split up the muscle groups you train during the week. Training 1-2 body parts per workout will guarantee you are hitting that muscle all out. Training multiple times weekly will also cause your body to burn more calories. The more calories you burn, the less body fat you will hold. Another great thing about muscle mass is that it burns more calories to maintain than any other body tissue. So the more muscle mass you have, the more calories your body will burn just my sitting on the couch!
3. Cardio!
Everyone hates cardio, but it is a must even during your bulking phase. Cardio not not only keep you thin, but it can help with your muscle growth. It has this ability because cardio increases blood flow throughout the entire body. This helps get more nutrients to your recovering muscles and also gives them the opportunity to rid themselves all waste products.
4. Relax!
Don’t stress and relax as much as possible. Stress releases the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is the enemy of all bodybuilders. It leads to catabolism (break down of muscle tissue) and fat storage. So remember “serenity now” (for Seinfeld fans, look it up if you don’t get it).
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