How Resting Equates To More Muscle
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Dane Fletcher
Dane Fletcher is the most innovative and prominent Steroid guru in the world. To read more of his work on Steroids visit http://www.SteroidsToday.com. By Dane Fletcher
Published on 11/16/2008
I'm not talking about doing nothing and just gaining muscle here. What happens when you exhaust yourself in the gym is, you're literally tearing apart your muscles. If you don't let them heal, how do you expect them to grow?
You may be wondering why it is that you are spending so much time in the gym but the results are not being manifested in terms of muscle growth. This may be because you are not giving the body adequate rest. It is vital to remember that one needs to conserve enough strength so as to facilitate the muscle recovery process that goes on during periods of rest. The main idea here is to allow the body to concentrate on one activity for optimal gains. Let the stimulus for muscle recovery be allowed to achieve the best results in terms of muscle growth.
Therefore in periods of rest it will be important if you can tone down everything e.g. you can opt to walk instead of running, sitting instead of walking, and lying down instead of remaining seated. In short let the body be as relaxed as it possibly can.
Sleep is one of the most valuable times for the development of a bodybuilder. The nightlife for the serious bodybuilder is somewhat boring since much of this time will be dedicated to resting. If possible one should try to sleep as early as possible and extend the normal waking up time by a few hours. Facts have proven that lack of enough sleep is associated with the proliferation of fat layers in the body while the muscle strengths and mass are depleted in volume. Lack of sufficient sleep has also been shown to lead to reductions in bone density; in women this can lead to development of osteoporosis.
What sleep does is akin to the analogy of taking your vehicle for service. During sleep the body gains much as in the way a car does when its batteries are recharged, its oils are changed and its fluids replenished. In this way the car is able to operate at optimal conditions and so will the body. During sleep the body gets to repair itself and also the immune system is kept in check. The lack of sufficient sleep may also be because of the lack of certain nutrients. There are some foods that have been proven to augment the nature of your sleep.
Cereals mostly of the unprocessed type have sufficient levels of complex carbohydrates and starches. Starch will promote the secretion of endorphin serotonin which regulates conventional sleeping patterns. Try some wholesome bread before you sleep. Oats are another top food for promoting fine sleeping. The vitamin B6 found in oats promotes seratonin production from the brain while the alkaloids in the oat grains also promote relaxation.
Tuna fish is a vital source of calcium. Lack of calcium has been associated with anxiety hence interrupted sleep. The omega 3 oils found in tuna are really good for general health. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C which helps in the production of endorphins. The fruit is also a good source of potassium which is important in the prevention of stress.
A good resting time everyday is one of the best ways to ensure that your body grows in response to the training effort that you put in.
Therefore in periods of rest it will be important if you can tone down everything e.g. you can opt to walk instead of running, sitting instead of walking, and lying down instead of remaining seated. In short let the body be as relaxed as it possibly can.
Sleep is one of the most valuable times for the development of a bodybuilder. The nightlife for the serious bodybuilder is somewhat boring since much of this time will be dedicated to resting. If possible one should try to sleep as early as possible and extend the normal waking up time by a few hours. Facts have proven that lack of enough sleep is associated with the proliferation of fat layers in the body while the muscle strengths and mass are depleted in volume. Lack of sufficient sleep has also been shown to lead to reductions in bone density; in women this can lead to development of osteoporosis.
What sleep does is akin to the analogy of taking your vehicle for service. During sleep the body gains much as in the way a car does when its batteries are recharged, its oils are changed and its fluids replenished. In this way the car is able to operate at optimal conditions and so will the body. During sleep the body gets to repair itself and also the immune system is kept in check. The lack of sufficient sleep may also be because of the lack of certain nutrients. There are some foods that have been proven to augment the nature of your sleep.
Cereals mostly of the unprocessed type have sufficient levels of complex carbohydrates and starches. Starch will promote the secretion of endorphin serotonin which regulates conventional sleeping patterns. Try some wholesome bread before you sleep. Oats are another top food for promoting fine sleeping. The vitamin B6 found in oats promotes seratonin production from the brain while the alkaloids in the oat grains also promote relaxation.
Tuna fish is a vital source of calcium. Lack of calcium has been associated with anxiety hence interrupted sleep. The omega 3 oils found in tuna are really good for general health. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C which helps in the production of endorphins. The fruit is also a good source of potassium which is important in the prevention of stress.
A good resting time everyday is one of the best ways to ensure that your body grows in response to the training effort that you put in.