Solving The Five Greatest Myths Behind Building Lean Muscle
by Russ Hollywood
While there are many myths surrounding how to build muscle, there are five which stand out more than most. Today we will be looking at each of these popular theories and examining why they are simply not true.
Should women lift weights? Are supplements good or bad for you in the long-term? These are all questions which will be answered for you. Sadly, many people get so lost in all of the myths out there that they convince themselves building a better body is too confusing for them to succeed. That needn't be the case.
No matter what your fitness goals may be, there are so many myths out there that you can over complicate almost any situation. The moment you feel you have found something which works for you, you can be set back to square one by telling you what you're doing is wrong even though it is working for you... When you base your decisions on scientific research rather than popular opinion you will notice greater results. []
1) Should females do resistance training?
Do not buy into the old stereotypes of guys lifting dumbbells and girls running on treadmills. The old myth that ladies will develop big, bulky muscles if the lift weights is pure nonsense. The problem is most people in gyms still believe this to be true. If you are trying to shed unwanted pounds and get leaner, you should include resistance training within your regular workout routine.
2) Are supplements vital to success?
Too many people get caught up in the hype surrounding the latest supplements and they place far too much importance on them. You'll see them in the gym after a workout, acting as if they can 'feel it going into their muscles'. They're looking for a miracle product, which does not exist. Prioritize your diet and workout program, then use supplements as an added benefit to push results further.
3) Should you workout every day to improve results further?
Everybody is different so there are two different answers to this question. If you are just starting out in the gym you are able to experience great results if you tailor your training correctly. Try to stick to the basic moves, we call them compound exercises, and train your full body in each session. You'll get great results with 2-3 days per week on the weights. After a few months of training, however, your body will adapt and you'll need to shake things up. This is the stage where you should implement a split routine, training 3-4 times per week and hitting just one or two muscle groups in each workout.
4) Is your diet important?
Your diet is the most important factor in your overall success. Without paying attention to what you eat, you will not be able to see many of the hard earned results you are obtaining from the gym. Many people make the mistake of ignoring their diet completely, but the truth is you can't succeed without it.
5) What number of calories should you consume to reach your goals?
When it comes to calories there are two common mistakes made. Either you are eating too many or too few. Most people who eat too few are doing so because they want to lose weight, but they don't realize that they are forcing their body into starvation mode. Basically, it is hanging onto every gram of fat it can in order to feed itself because it's not getting enough nutrition. A good system for those who want to build muscle is to multiply your goal body weight (in pounds) by 15. Those who want to tone up should multiply by 12 and those looking to drop weight quickly and effectively should multiply by 10. This will give a good ball park figure to aim for each day with regards to each individual goal.
These 5 myths are common in most gyms around the wold and you will continuously see people making the same mistakes over and over again. Most people who want to find out how to build muscle simply don't know where to turn and are often misled by such myths because, more often than not, the loudest voice in the gym wins. However, when you look at the science on each subject discussed today you will notice that these common myths are very easily debunked.
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Title: Solving The Five Greatest Myths Behind Building Lean Muscle
Author: Russ Hollywood
Email: howe.russ@gmail.com
Keywords: cardio
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Category: Weight Loss
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