Entrenamiento muscular

Intensive and properly coordinated strength training can prompt a growth in muscle mass, and can increase muscle power at the same time.

Equipment: machine training, freeweights, etc.

Intensive strain on the body places increased demands on our nutrition. Specially developed sport nutrition can help achieve training goals faster..

Before Training:
It is important to provide the body with sufficient energy in the form of carbohydrates in order to protect the muscles during training. A Fitmaxx Fitness Bar contains both carbohydrates as an energy source and a nutritious protein mix to support strength training.

During Training:
Compensating for fluid loss during training is essential. The body needs approximately 750 ml of liquid per hour. The Performance Sports Drink adapts to the body’s needs during intensive training, as its isotonic formula replaces lost minerals instantly. A PowerGel is ideal as an easily digestible source of energy. The gel provides the body with carbohydrates quickly and effectively, protecting you from exhaustion.

After Training:
Muscle-building is most intensive during the regeneration phase, at which time it is particularly important to provide the body with the nutrients it needs during this period. The main way to do this is to take in protein directly after training. Taking in protein directly after training is the main way to do this. A Fitmaxx Protein Shake gives the body nutritious protein in combination with the vitamins and minerals it needs to make use of it.

Protein is normally top of our list when we think about the food we need to strengthen and build muscle. The daily requirement can often be doubled (round about 1,5-2,0g/kg body weight). With some thought to your diet this requirement can be reached without difficulty.
You should try to choose food with high protein, but a low fat content. Animal protein tends to be higher in fat and cholesterol.
Protein powders are free from these substances and so represent a good source for your training (e.g. Fitmaxx Protein Powder, see index).

Remaining hydrated is important whatever sport or training you are doing. When consuming additional protein fluid becomes even more important, this is because you have to support your kidneys with the excretion of waste products.

Intensive training means increased energy requirements. To be supplied with enough energy, you should provide carbohydrates to your body, e.g. Fitmaxx Fitness Bar. Sufficient carbohydrate ensures that your body won’t use protein for energy; muscle damage may also be reduced as a result.

B-Vitamins are also important for energy metabolism and muscle building. B6 is especially important for protein metabolism. Your requirement for these vitamins can be met by a balanced diet.
(All Fitmaxx products contain significant amounts of these vitamins).

Proteins consist of 20 different amino acids. 8 of them are known as essential, meaning that the body cannot produce them and therefore they have to be supplied from food:
Leucine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Valine, Tryptophane, Methionine, Threonine, Phenylalanin.

Amino acids from protein will be absorbed best if you don’t eat a high amount of protein in one portion. Protein supply after training is especially important, at this time muscle building can be most effective if the body’s needs are met.