Building muscles is different from gaining weight. There are several factors that you need to keep under consideration to build muscles in a healthy way.
Introduction
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Factors like training duration, your hormones, calorie intake and age affect the results of muscle training. Here are some tips that can help in muscle building.
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You don't have to spend maximum time of the day at the gym to gain muscles. Pick the right exercises and focus on all major muscle groups at least twice a week.
Exercise mindfully
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You should eat well for muscle growth. Cutting calories when trying to lose weight can make it hard for your muscles to receive enough nutrients.
Fuel well
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Protein is required by the body for building and maintaining muscles. You can fulfil your daily protein requirement with food sources.
Protein
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To build muscles you don't have to eliminate carbs from your diet. Your body needs sufficient carbohydrate to fuel your muscles and body.
Do not skip carbs
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Lifting heavier weights than you should or over-exercising will not help achieve your goals quickly. In fact, will leave you exhausted, making it hard to continue exercising.
Don't go hard
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Resting days are crucial for recovery after working out. Get plenty of sleep and take rest days at regular intervals.