Muscle tone – what and why?
Muscle tone is a low level contraction of the muscles at rest. It makes muscles feel firm.
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2. Muscle tone – what and why?
Muscle tone is a low level contraction of the
muscles at rest. It makes muscles feel firm.
The purpose of toning is to keep the muscles
ready for action.
Getting enough and right nutrients is
essential for well toned muscles.
3. Menu for muscles
Proper fuel is needed for the muscles to
rebuild and strengthen itself after a rough day
of wear and tear.
Getting a daily dose of these nutrients either
through food or supplements is an absolute
must for toned muscles.
4. Vitamin-C
Vitamin-C is responsible for the health of
blood vessels which support the muscles.
Vitamin –C is the building block of collagen,
which the body uses to build bones and
muscles.
A daily dosage of 75mg is recommended.
5. Fish oil
Omega-3 present in fish oil is a very vital
ingredient for toned muscles. If you don’t like
fish, take KALOFLAX! See http://bit.ly/kaloflax
Omega-3 also increases blood flow to the
muscles, reduces muscle protein breakdown
and decreases inflammation.
A daily dosage of 1000-3000 mg of DHA and
EPA (Omega 3) should be consumed.
6. Calcium
Calcium is very important for healthy and
strong bones and muscles.
Every time a muscle contracts due to some
activity, calcium gives the muscle the
strength to contract, and grow.
A daily dosage of 1200 mg is recommended.
7. Magnesium
Magnesium helps reduce muscle cramps and
soreness.
A daily intake of 310 to 320 mg is
recommended.
An increase in intake up to 400mg is
permissible when lifting weights more than 2
days a week.
8. Vitamin-B’s
The vitamin-B family becomes extremely
crucial when trying to grow muscles.
They help in protein metabolism, energy
production, maintenance of healthy nerves
and breakdown of fat and carbs.
A daily dosage of 2.4mg is needed.
9. Vitamin-D
Vitamin-D is essential for muscular
contraction, function and growth.
It is also needed for bone growth and
strength.
If taking supplements, get 4000-6000 units
everyday.
10. Vitamin-E
Vitamin-E primarily functions as an anti-
oxidant and fights the free radicals and
prevents destruction of fats which are a part
of cell membranes.
Vitamin-E helps the cell membranes recover
from stress after exercise.
A daily dose of 15mg is needed.