How do you build muscle mass?

A healthy lifestyle doesn't mean that you're only looking for weight loss or the lowering your BMIYou also become healthier by increasing your muscle mass. Your weight doesn't necessarily have to go down. 

What is muscle mass?

muscle mass literally refers to the weight of the muscles in your body. It is of great importance for humans, not only because of the strength you may need for everyday activities but also because of the effect it has on your metabolism. Muscles are like engines in the body that can burn a tremendous amount of energy. So simply put, the more muscle mass you have, the more vet of koolhydraten you can change. 

How do you build muscle mass?

Building muscle mass is not a difficult process, but it does require commitment and discipline. With the right training regimen and nutrition, you literally increase the size of your muscles. The most efficient way to increase your muscles is through heavy exercises that allow you to perform only a few repetitions. However, if you want to increase muscle mass while also burning fat, those very heavy exercises are not necessary. With regular strength exercises at the gym or at home, as well as cardio activities like cycling and hardlopen build your muscle mass. 

Is training alone enough to gain muscle mass?

Your body needs nutrition to build muscles, especially eiwittenIf you are going to do very heavy exercises, where the main goal is to increase your body, protein shakes can be a solution, but for the average athlete, this is usually not necessary. Products like chicken, yogurt, beans, and nuts also contain protein, so if you have a normal diet with enough vegetables and fruit, you can already build muscle mass. 

Can everyone build muscle mass? 

Anyone can build muscle mass. For women, it is a bit more challenging than for men due to the different body structures, but that certainly does not mean it is impossible. Very thin people often also struggle to build muscle mass; for these individuals, it is often necessary to consume a lot of carbohydrates and protein supplements.  

The FITAGE personal scale also measure your muscle mass, body fat percentage, and water balance alongside weight and BMI. Ideal for having a complete picture of your body.