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    Having Trouble Gaining Muscle? Here's Why

    While many people share in common the goal of gaining muscle on their fitness journey, most people struggle to achieve this goal. That is because many people make a variety of common mistakes that can hamper gains and slow down muscle growth. If you are experiencing slow muscle growth, you are not alone. Keep reading today's blog post to learn why you might not be building muscle as quickly as you would like to be and how you can ramp up your muscle growth today.

    Diet: Protein, Protein, Protein...


    One of the main reasons you are not building muscle is probably because you are not eating enough in quantity or type. This means you either need to eat larger portions or different types of food.


    The type of food you are eating is more commonly the issue at hand. Aim to eat a high protein diet while also consuming healthy fats and carbohydrates to build muscle mass.

    Take a Rest Day


    It is essential to prioritize rest within our busy lifestyles.


    For your general health as well as your muscle growth, aim to sleep at least eight hours per night so your body can recharge and your muscles can repair and rebuild.


    Listen to your body and take days off from the gym when you need to. Rest days are vital to muscle recovery and growth and are needed to recharge our bodies. 


    Aim at taking at least one rest day away from the gym per week.

    Put Cardio on the Back Burner


    One reason why you may not be building muscle mass is because you may be doing too much cardio. This is a common mistake, as many people do cardio workouts alongside strength training in the hopes of cutting fat while building muscle.


    What many people do not know is that performing both cardio and strength training exercises at the same time can actually hinder your muscle's ability to rebuild, resulting in the slow development of muscle mass. Try alternating days between cardio and strength training workouts to ensure you don't slow down the building of muscle.

    Consistency is Key


    Consistency is key with building your muscles. In order to most efficiently develop muscle mass, you must develop and stick to a workout routine, or else your body will not respond to your exercises.


    Try to work out every part of your body at least once a week, every week. Similarly, try to stay consistent with your diet and rest patterns. If you regularly take a week off from working out, or frequently stray from a healthy diet, you will set yourself back on your fitness journey.

    Continue Lifting Heavier


    At your own interval (aim for every few weeks or every month) try to add weight to what you can already lift comfortably.


    Try to consistently push yourself to lift heavier weights, not necessarily to complete more reps. 


    Set yourself targets to achieve: when you can easily do three sets at a certain weight, increase the weight by 5% to challenge yourself.


    By adding weight to what you are lifting, your muscles will surely build and you will see a physical change in your physique. 


    Send a photo of your muscle gain progress to jenniferjames@astroflav.com to be featured in our Facebook community!

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