Bodybuilding Nutrition And Balance
Many inexperienced (sometimes even experienced!)
gym regulars believe that muscles grow while lifting
weights. However lifting weights forms only a
small fraction of the muscle building process.
Muscle development takes place at night during
deep sleep when the body synthesizes new cells
with nutrients from our diet. Therefore nutrition
forms a very important part of a bodybuilding
program.The body utilizes nutrients in food to
perform daily metabolic and what's commonly referred
to as the "wear and tear processes". With bodybuilding,
additional strain is put on the body to make new
muscle tissues. Therefore the nutrient requirements
also shoots up to stay with the demand.
The best bodybuilding nutrition comes from a
balanced intake of carbohydrates, adequate protein,
vitamins, minerals, fats and large amounts of
water. So if you are serious about getting lean
and ripped it’s time to say goodbye to mayo
burgers, colas and other synthetic foods. Adopt
eating habits imbibing fruits, whole grains, milk,
eggs and fresh farm products.How much protein
do you need?Your growing muscles need amino acids
to create new tissues.
The amino acids are provided by protein in diet.
There is a lot of debate on the exact quantity
of protein required in bodybuilding. The caution
to maintain is that extreme amounts of protein
in the diet can cause gastric and renal complications.
Recent studies have suggested that a protein intake
of 1 to 1.4 grams per unit of body weight is adequate
to sustain the bodybuilding process. This means
that the protein requirement of a 70 kg individual
should be around 70 to 98 grams. To give an estimate
of the amount involved consider the following:
A 100 gm chicken breast has 22 grams of protein,
a glass of milk has 8 grams,an egg approximately
5 grams and a slice bread 3 grams.A word of caution
against the tide of bodybuilding supplements in
markets.
Many times you come across advertisements proclaiming,
Gain 20 pounds of muscle in 3 months flat!. Stay
clear of these money hungry advertisers. Building
lean muscle takes time and effort. Making use
of synthetic products which alter body's natural
mechanism would offset what should be your real
purpose in bodybuilding which is to keep the body
fit and healthy.Lastly in bodybuilding it's not,
˜the more the better's Rather it is the more precise
the better. Don't over exert, eat balanced food
and include plenty of rest. With everything good
in life, patience, commitment, and balance will
guarantee your success.
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