The Basics Of How To Build More Muscle

This week we are diving into some of our best tips and basics on how to go about building up more muscle and strength. Building strength can be challenging for some people especially if we aren’t familiar with the best ways to go about it.

Building strength is more than just lifting heavy weights and there are many variables that go into the success of muscle growth. If you aren’t seeing the kind of results you were looking for then there may be a problem with the misconception on how strength and muscle is added to the body.

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In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of the common themes and questions we receive via email and social media about building muscle from many different age ranges and skill levels.

2). Why there are so many misconceptions about the best way to gain strength and build more muscle.

3). How gaining strength isn’t just about lifting heavier weights but also about nutrition, body rest and many other factors that don’t get taken into consideration.

4). Some of Meredith’s best tips on what you can do if you want to start gaining more muscle and strength that actually works!

5). Why focusing on overall strength instead of just working certain areas all the time is a much safer and healthier way to think about building muscle.

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Keep an eye out for future Senior Fitness with Meredith podcasts, and don’t forget to check out Motivation with Meredith every Monday!

Senior Fitness with Meredith is a podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits, and motivation for leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Meredith Chen

Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.