Article on Muscle Mass If you’re training, and your goal isn’t to lose weight, it’s most likely to gain muscle mass. Gaining muscle mass can come more easily for some than others, but no matter what body type you are, there are certain necessities for gaining lean mass. Throughout this article we’ll provide you with multiple little tips, so you can pack on the muscle you want. We want to emphasize, this is for gaining weight, cutting is a completely different concept. First, and most importantly, you must ensure your body is getting the fuel it needs. This means calories, carbs, fats, and protein. Often, as important as it is, this is overlooked. People think training consistently will be enough for them to add all the muscle they want, but they continue eating the way they did before they started training. Chances are, you need to eat more. When you train intensely, you burn way more calories than a normal person. Ultimately, this means what you ate before you started, though you might think it was a lot, really isn’t near to enough what your body needs. The first thing you should do after you’ve decided you want to pack…

Article on Having a Positive Outlook People constantly underestimate the importance of the mind, and your mental state. If you aren’t stable, and happy in your mind, how will you be able to find success in any aspects of your life, whether it be work, school, or the gym. Today we’ll explore the importance of having a positive outlook on life, how much it can actually change YOUR life, and how you can begin working towards always being positive. Let’s begin by admitting; it’s definitely easier to be negative than positive. The human mind has a tendency to focus on the negative sides of everything. Maybe it’s a class you dread every week, or the weather. Either way, being positive 24/7 is much more of a challenge. It’s even possible you don’t care for being positive, and don’t think it’ll make a difference in your life, or that it isn’t worth the effort. When you’re negative, you can definitely still be happy, but mood swings are more frequent, and they can really bring your overall spirits down. When you start working at becoming more positive, you immediately appreciate all the little things. Believe it or not, being positive will help…

Importance Many people ask just how essential a diet is when trying to lose/gain weight. Our answer to them always is; it's the most important element. People assume by training their abs more frequently, they will start to come through, when really, 85% of your abs are made in the kitchen. In order to lose the fat, or gain the muscle mass, your diet must be perfect. It has to have all of the elements your body needs, so you can successfully accomplish your goal. Preparation The key to having a diet plan is preparation. Most people's excuse is a lack of time. If your plan is completely laid out, all the way down to portion size, you will have a much easier time. This will allow you to prepare all of your meals for the week on one day, so all you have to do is grab it and go. The change in results you see will be noticeable, and worth the extra work. You don't grow in the gym, you grow with what you give your body after the gym. The repair is what allows you to grow.   In order for you to see adequate results, your…