How Do You Put On Muscle Mass?
When trying to lose weight and get healthier, we usually think of cutting calories and doing cardio exercise. While these things are certainly great choices for getting fit, the American College of Sports Medicine as well as the American Heart Association also recommend strength training at least twice weekly. Strength training is an effective way to put on muscle mass and burn calories. The more muscle mass you have, the more energy you will burn–not only during a workout, but also when your muscles are at rest. Implement a regular strength training routine, ideally two to three times per week, using weight-lifting machines, free weights or other weight-bearing exercises. It’s best to skip a day between weight training workouts because muscle mass increases during periods when the muscles are at rest and not during the actual workout. Overworking the muscles can lead to stress and strain or even injury. Work out your entire body: include repetitions for all of the large muscle groups
