Body Workout Plan

So you want to build muscle mass, and you want to do it safely and effectively. Let’s throw out all the bad advice that you may have heard at the gym, and get down to the basics:

Myth #1 – “No Pain, No Gain”

DO: Do expect some muscle soreness after your workouts. It means you are achieving your goal of breaking down the muscle, so that when it builds back, it is bigger and stronger. Make sure that you give your body enough time between workouts to properly recover.

DON’T: Don’t keep “working through the soreness.” This is a myth that not only will not help you gain muscle, it might even make you so sore that you might give up on your program! Give those muscles a chance to heal and build between workouts.

Myth # 2 – “Pigging Out Packs it On”

DO: Remember to eat a healthy, balanced diet. You are trying to put on weight by building muscle, not fat! Give your muscles the food they need to stay healthy and repair themselves.

DON’T: Don’t eat more than your normal amount. Stuffing yourself can make you feel sick and actually hurt your workouts. Eating high calorie foods, and junk foods may put weight on- but not where you want it!

Myth #3 – “Stock Up On Supplements”

DO: Be sure to read up on all the possible side effects of weight gain supplements before you run out and buy some. Those containing protein are probably safe in moderate doses, but there are a lot advertised in fitness magazines that are better to stay away from.

DON’T: Don’t rely on supplements that promise “Quick and Easy” muscle gain. The way to build real muscle that lasts, is by gradually scaling up your workouts, not by taking supplements that can cause unsafe water weight gain that fades as soon as you stop taking them.

SO REMEMBER TO SKIP THE MYTHS, AND STICK WITH THE BASICS:

1.) Working your muscles gradually breaks them down, and builds them back bigger.

2.) Giving your body a chance to recover between workouts will help you maximize your results.

3.) Eating healthy gives your muscles the building blocks they need to grow.

4.) Supplements should be just that. They should assist your muscle building program, but they should not be the main focus!