Sunday, June 5, 2011

Don't forget legs: they are the key to overall fitness.

Everyone wants great abs, chest and arms.  Upper body strength is sexy and makes you feel great.

Tip 6.  If you want to build maximum muscle mass and increase your metabolism, make sure you work on legs just as much as upper body.  They are the biggest muscles in our bodies, making up 60-70 percent of total lean muscle in most people.   When you work on legs you burn more calories than when you work on upper body, and you will increase your total muscle mass more quickly.  

Added bonus:  production of human growth hormone and testosterone is stimulated when working on legs, providing a catalyst for overall muscle growth in both upper and lower body. So if you haven't started, add squats, leg presses and other leg exercises to power up your results.

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