Training Tips: Building Lean Muscle Mass Fast Part 3

Here's the last post on building lean muscle mass fast, this part of training is usually neglected, but it's actually very important if you are to achieve your desired results.  It's something we do lots of anyways, but usually not enough, it's Sleep.  Getting a good night's rest can increase your results dramatically and also keeps you looking young and feeling good.  When we sleep our bodies are healing and repairing our muscles, so the more rest we get, the better chance you'll have at building your ideal body.

We are supposed to be getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night to be well rested.  It can be difficult with our busy lives and responsibilities, so here's a few tips to ensure you get some good shut-eye every night.

Eating Late:  Try not to eat anything 3-4 hours before bedtime because when you do, you're going to force your body to work overtime digesting the food, and as a result you'll have a less restful sleep since you're stomach will be churning away all night.

Winding Down:  Try giving yourself an hour before bedtime to wind down from the hectic day.  Whether it's reading a book or listening to some calming music, by not stimulating your body before bedtime, you'll have a better chance at good rest.

Schedule:  We have a natural biological clock and our bodies are amazing at adapting to things, so try to keep your sleep schedule normal.  Sleeping and waking at the same time every day will help you feel much more rested.  And you'll noticed that even on the weekends, you tend to wake up at your scheduled alarm time, even if it's only for a split second.  It's your body's natural attempt to stick to it's own clock.

So that wraps it up for this building lean muscle mass series, if you follow these three principles you should see great results.  Train, Eat and Sleep, that's all you need to do.