Eating lots of high protein foods is essential when trying to build muscle.  Protein is essential for growth and repair of muscle tissue, so when you workout your body is crying out for the amino acids contained in protein, to help the muscle fibers repair and grow bigger.  You can add extra protein to your diet through supplements but here’s a list of some protein rich foods that will give your growing muscles the nutrients that they need! Read the rest of this entry »

If you want to build muscle fast it takes dedication and alot of hard work.  Obviously building muscle is not something that happens overnight, but if you follow these ways to build muscle fast then it just might happen alot quicker than you think! Read the rest of this entry »

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I got asked this question by a friend yesterday. He told me that he had cut his calorie intake down to about 1500 per day and was doing intensive cardio three or four times a week to try and lose weight.

He seemed shocked when I told him that he should be eating the full quota of calories for a man which is 2500 daily. The key to losing weight is not necessarily eating less, but what you eat and when!

The idea is to eat smaller meals of around 400-500 calories five or six times a day (300-350 calories per meal for women), instead of eating several large meals. Eating smaller meals more often throughout the day is beneficial provided that you choose the right foods. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »