Are your muscles healthy?
This is certainly NOT the type of question that you may ask yourself very often, however, current research shows that muscle health is emerging as an integral part of overall health and wellness for both men and women.
But bigger is still better, right?
Actually, how "big" your muscles can get depends, to a greater degree, on both your sex and heredity. Muscles which have been stressed to their limit in order to provide enough functional power and strength to maintain an active lifestyle through the aging process are technically classified as "most healthy"--regardless of size. Hence, maintaining your muscular strength and endurance does take effort (through both cardiovascular conditioning and strength training), even if the results are not a sculptured look.
So how do I get "healthy" muscles?
There are two aspects to healthy muscles: endurance and strength. To maintain endurance, consider engaging in activities which actively pump blood to the muscles for a sustained period of time most days of the week--i.e. walking, jogging, cycling, etc. For strength, lifting weights is paramount! Unfortunately, many (women in particular) often lift weights which are far too light either in fear of improper technique and/or the "bulk" factor--which requires testosterone levels that the vast majority of women simply don't have.
Progressive resistance is your answer to building "healthy" muscular strength, which will also give women that level of beach-worthy "tone." Interested in learning how? That's precisely what we're here for at Equilibrium Fitness for Women! Drop us a line for more information to a "healthier" you, or stop in and speak with our Fitness Department in order to make sure that you are on the right track.
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Hi, I have a little fear. I am using supplements, specifically MuscoMax: http://muscomax.ifastnet.com/ for 4 years. I have great
results and the product is of a best quality. Some people say that it is dangerous for my health. The productors say it stimulate the growth hormones in the body & increase the muscular strength and that it have absolutely no side effects. I would like to know your opinion about this. Thank you!
Hi Sergiulia,
For the most part supplementation is safe and sometimes necessary to maximize gains. For most individuals, I generally recommend the basic supplements; muti-vitamin and mineral, perhaps additional B vitamins, fish oils and a balanced diet. For most clients in good health, and no hormonal issues, this alone should be sufficient. Outside the realm of the "basics" that I've outlined above, it would be prudent to sit down and outline your basic goals and priorities. If you're an athlete, and need to increase overall muscle mass and/or strength, the first thing I would address is your workout plan. Supplements should be used with caution, and only to improve peak performance, specifically related to competition or event. Additionally, I would make sure you're working with a trainer, exercise physiologist and/or a physician to ensure you're taking the appropriate supplements and also monitoring your blood work. Again, it's important to understand that if you're hormones, including Growth Hormone, are normal, supplementation in this area hasn't really proven to be that effective. Supplementing with a high quality protein however to ensure you're getting the appropriate amounts would be satisfactory.
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