By Karen Sessions NSCA-CPT
MsFit

Gaining
muscle mass starts with being prepared! There is no substitute for a
lack of planning. It's no secret that a nice, firm, shapely, and
muscular body is a result of hard work, desire, dedication, passion,
determination, and commitment. If you want the best physique you can
have, then you must have your nutrition, training, supplements, and
rest in order. This stack is a recipe for success!

Wait
a minute. You say you are already doing the above, yet you see little
if any changes? The reason for this is because you are either doing too
much, or not enough to provide desired results.

Nutrition - The Stack to Produce Muscle Gains

Lets
talk about nutrition. If you want to put on muscle, then you cannot be
afraid to eat. I find far too many trying to pack on size by
low-carbing and under eating. Now I'm not suggesting you shovel food
down, but you do need to eat enough to provide energy for training and
muscle recovery. If you fail to eat sufficient calories, your muscles
will pay the price.

Training - The Stack to Produce Muscle Gains

Training
is another important aspect if you want to gain muscle size. The
problem that many have with training is that they are making it a
workout marathon. There is no need in making resistance training an
all-out cardio session. Your only objective when you are in the weight
room is to stimulate the muscle, and that can be done fairly quickly if
your intensity is where it should be. Training should not exceed an
hour.

Rest - The Stack to Produce Muscle Gains

Rest
is often an overlooked factor when it comes to adding muscle. Many eat
well, train with all-out intensity, and yet fail to rest properly. Your
muscles grow when you are at rest. A minimum of eight hours of sleep is
required for optimal growth, and additional power-naps are a plus. If
you fail to listen to your body, it will fail to provide you with
results.

Supplementing - The Stack to Produce Muscle Gains

Supplementing
is the final area that many fail to capitalize on. However, don't get
stuck into thinking that supplements are magic pills and potions. A
balance of proper diet, training, rest, with additional supplements is
needed for proper growth. Supplements can give you that extra edge you
need to build muscle. Some of the top supplements for growth are
Protein, Creatine, and Glutamine.

Fitfully Yours,
Karen Sessions NSCA-CPT
MsFit

P.S. For more ADVANCED information on muscle gains and supplements, check out Iron Dolls - Female Bodybuilding Secrets! The absolute best female bodybuilding information on the Net!

About the Author

Karen
Sessions has been in the fitness industry since 1988 and is a
multi-certified personal fitness instructor and specialist in
performance nutrition. She is a nationally qualified natural female
bodybuilder, holding numerous titles in the southern states including
two overalls.

Karen has written six eBooks on
fitness. She also writes articles for several fitness websites, and
distributes two monthly newsletters regarding weight loss and female
bodybuilding.

Karen
has helped hundreds of clients reach their goal of transforming their
body. Her success and success stories speak for themselves. www.Iron-Dolls.com

**The
contents of this article should not be considered as medical advice.
You should consult a physician before starting a fitness program.

This
newsletter is protected by copyright, 2003, Karen Sessions, All rights
reserved. You may use this newsletter in your e-zine or website as long
as the copyright and links remain intact.**