Friday, April 4, 2008

What Causes Muscle Growth?

What Causes Muscle Growth?



In order for muscles to grow, three things are required:

1. Stimulus - exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers.

2. Nutrition - after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores of fuel.

3. Rest - it is during the rest or recovery phase that the muscles repair the microscopic damage and grow.
What Causes Muscle Growth?

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