October 25, 2008
You want to achieve muscle weight gain and you want to achieve it today. You’ve likely heard how much hard work it will take, and you’re preparing yourself to get to the gym four or five times a week for 60 to 90 minutes per session.
I have good news for you. Conventional wisdom is dead wrong.
With a properly-constructed workout, you can get better results in fewer than ninety minutes per week. By better, I mean that you can build muscle up just as fast as with the extended workouts, but you also get several additional benefits:
These techniques are not secrets, but aren’t widely used. These short workouts are based on interval trainings, which is nothing new. Interval training been used successfully for years. But how you apply those intervals will determine your results. That’s why it’s vital that you research a solid routine if your goal is muscle weight gain.
The two primary types of interval training you’ll find in good plans are high intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata training. HIIT sessions are generally used for the cardio sessions, and 15 minutes will replace 45 to 60 minutes of traditional aerobic activities.
Tabata training is just one form of strength training using compound exercises and intervals that will have your muscles screaming in 20-second sets. You can also generously apply in functional exercises, kettleball training, sports-specific exercise and more to keep your sessions fun. But prepare for effort — you can’t build muscle up unless you put forth maximum effort during your workouts.
But these types of workouts aren’t for the faint of heart. You must already have a base level of fitness before you try them, and your joints must be healthy to start. Anyone over the age of 60 should seriously consider getting checked out before attempting interval training. When you’re ready, put your game face on and get to work. You’ll love the results!