Firm Bodies for Men
Men can have firm bodies with a little effort.
Men can have firm bodies with a little effort. So, the numbers are the same on your scales, but your pants are getting smaller? What’s going on here? You ask. Mother Nature plays that trick on all of us. The main reason is as that as we get older we are not as active as we once were. And unbeknownst to you, your body has been shedding muscle and putting fat in its place. Another reason is, the male body puts out less human growth hormones which makes it harder to keep muscle mass. The process can be reversed by exercise. In fact, men who do weight training can increase muscle strength as much as 200% and it doesn’t matter what age you are. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? You never get too old to add muscle and strength, and you can maintain it by continued weight training. Knowledge is power.
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Now then, how many pounds of fat needs to be converted to muscle to make your body look good? And how long will it take? Not as much as you might think and not as long as you might think. Following is a plan that will build up your muscle mass and zap the fat.
We know you men don’t want to be restricted too much, and you certainly don’t want to suffer any pain. This plan is modest and practically painless. It should suit even the most stubborn man.
All right lets bring up one of the most important things, diet. This is going to be very simple. Lean meat, You know that’s fish and poultry, right? Fruits and vegetables, and you can even find some cuts of lean pork and beef. Another thing, don’t get hung up on protein. Most of us get plenty of protein. Steam, boil or bake that food. For goodness sake, don’t fry anything.
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Where muscle growth is as important as fat loss, and in this program it is. Start with 20 minutes of aerobics three times a week. Over three or four weeks move up to 30 to 40 minutes per session. anything that gets you to puffing will do. Fast walking, jogging, bicycling, climbing stairs are all fine.
Now pick up those weights. You have too to build that muscle. Work one half your body one day and the other half the next. Then take a day off. Muscle is building while you rest. Okay, Monday and Thursday work your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Tuesday and Fridays, do the back, legs, and biceps. The next article is coming up tomorrow giving you all the instructions.
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Debra. | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
Some great tips here, Ruby! Another, great article from you!
Debra. | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
Some great tips here, Ruby! Another helpful article from you, my friend!
lillyrose | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
I think we could all benefit from this! great article.
martinpm | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
Nice article, thanks for the share.
K.Reshma | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
Very helpful article
ken bultman | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
I’m already worn out. Where’s my inhalor? I’ll recover in time for the next post. Good article.
PR Mace | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
Good tips. My husband stays lean and trim with ballroom dancing. It is quite a workout.
Christine Ramsay | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
A very good and informative article. I envy the men. I just sweat and look like a blob of jelly when I exercise.
Christine
Lostash | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
I could do with gaining a few pounds of muscle……maybe after my cigarette though? Sorry Ruby, brilliant piece. I will read your upcoming advice and you never know, I may just try it!
Vikram Chhabra | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
I need to work on this as well..:)
Mystify | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
As always Ruby a terrific article! This is really good advice and there is nothing wrong with starting out slowly,as they say practice makes perfect! Wonderful work and avery enjoyable read!
Shirley Shuler | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
These are some great tips, Ruby. Will pass this along!
Jane Benitez | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
Ruby, these are some great tips and I shared your article with my husband. Look forward to the next article.
Frances Lawrence | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
A very good article, thanks.
larry84 | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
thanks for the share
Eunice Tan | Oct 30, 2009 | Reply
Yes, knowledge is power. Thank you for sharing this.
deep blue | Oct 30, 2009 | Reply
Well done, Ruby. How I wish I could make my body firm but it is simply restricted to my left hand biceps as I lean on my table to type my blog for the day.
T.Rex McGoogle | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for the advice. Hope I retain most of what you said.
Very well presented.
CA Johnson | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
This is great advice, Ruby. I think it will help all men. I will have to show this to my father and uncle because they don’t work out the way they should.
Brian Daniel Stankich | Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
As a man, I felt a bit patronized by some of the wording.
CutestPrincess | Nov 17, 2009 | Reply
This is very valuable information men can all learn from.