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Muscle Is Beautiful

May 16, 2024

Muscle is beautiful in my opinion and for most of my adult life I have been trying to build more.   At age 47 things are starting to move south, so I figure…… if I build up the muscle in my legs I won’t have saggy knees!  No brainier!  lol!

The key is not only weight training but in what we eat.  The eating part is a little more tricky for me.   I have been doing more reading on the subject and I have included a few tips and links in case you are trying to build as well.  I realize that 2 of these articles are from Men’s Health.  But remember Ladies, muscle is NOT just for men!!

http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/gain_ten_pounds_of_muscle/Eat_More.php
The Build Muscle, Stay Lean Meal Plan
http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/muscle-building-foods.

The next piece of the puzzle is how we train AND rest.  I prefer CrossFit training, a nice mix of weight training and endurance training.

Compound exercises, such as squats, step-ups and lunges, coordinate your leg muscles to work together. These exercises often mimic the foot positions and movement patterns that are common in most daily activities and sports.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/453291-the-best-ways-to-build-up-leg-muscles/#ixzz2mssap12r Happy building 

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