Fitness and Muscle

Proper understanding of the Glycemic Index is important when it comes to fuelling your workouts and giving you the energy you need to get through the day.  It is widely discussed in the world of fitness and nutrition but do we really understand it and how exactly can we use it to our advantage?

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Many people put less emphasis on diet and concentrate more on training when trying to build muscle.  This is a classic mistake and by not eating properly your training programme will suffer.  I repeatedly tell my clients that the time spent in the gym is only half the battle when trying to build muscle.  The other half is the food that you eat, and when you eat it.

Here’s a few pointers to help you eat right in your quest to build muscle:

1. Eat More Calories

The average male needs around 2500 calories per day for maintenance.  If you’re looking to build muscle you’ll need more though, so you should try to Read the rest of this entry »