Calories are needed to build muscle. Calories can include protein but more importantly, a person should eat a healthy diet.
no... running is cardio and if you only want to build muscle cardio is not needed at all.
Steak and potatoes
Steak and potatoes
Steak and potatoes
Steak
Steak and potatoes
The best way to build muscle is to feed the body a healthy diet. The window of opportunity post workout is a huge factor in getting the needed nutrients to the cells to build muscle. Have a plan to work muscle groups and not over work any area. Use correct form and a weight that is proper for the body part your working.
The best way to build muscle is to feed the body a healthy diet. The window of opportunity post workout is a huge factor in getting the needed nutrients to the cells to build muscle. Have a plan to work muscle groups and not over work any area. Use correct form and a weight that is proper for the body part your working.
Meat, vegetables and fruit
Meat, vegetables and fruit
For the average sized female approximately 60 grams of protein per day is needed to maintain muscle - over that - in combination with strength training will increase muscle mass. For the average sized male, approximately 80 grams of protein per day is needed to maintain muscle.