The main purpose of weight training for mass gain is to force the muscles to break themselves down, a process that is called – catabolism and then rebuild - anabolism. When the workout provides adequate trauma to the muscles, small tears are created in the muscle fibers and connective tissue. In the following hours and days after the workout, the muscles attempt to restore themselves and become stronger and become much more resistant to trauma a process called adaptation.
In order to accomplish this goal a very important factor is suitable and efficient post-workout nutrition.
The muscles need carbohydrates to replace their drained fuel sources, namely muscle glycogen and they need protein to start rebuilding the process. The better materials you provide your muscles, the better work they will do. The sooner you get them the required materials, the sooner they can get started.
The goal of proper post-workout nutrition is to quickly and capably refuel the muscles and then offer them raw materials they require to rebuild themselves to become bigger and stronger.
For mass gain, a good goal is to try and make your post-workout meal about 15-25% of your total daily caloric goal (if your diet calls 3,000 calories a day, your post-workout meal would be about 450-750 calories). It should contain a quality carb mixture and a quality protein source.
In order to accomplish this goal a very important factor is suitable and efficient post-workout nutrition.
The muscles need carbohydrates to replace their drained fuel sources, namely muscle glycogen and they need protein to start rebuilding the process. The better materials you provide your muscles, the better work they will do. The sooner you get them the required materials, the sooner they can get started.
The goal of proper post-workout nutrition is to quickly and capably refuel the muscles and then offer them raw materials they require to rebuild themselves to become bigger and stronger.
For mass gain, a good goal is to try and make your post-workout meal about 15-25% of your total daily caloric goal (if your diet calls 3,000 calories a day, your post-workout meal would be about 450-750 calories). It should contain a quality carb mixture and a quality protein source.