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Spring - Summer 2025 Spring - Summer 2025 help you when it’s time to cut back on on calories later Enjoy the the the extra freedom but don’t completely aban- don don the the the discipline that got you here in in the the the first place 3 Don’t Forget About Cardio
while others might need to accept a a a a softer look during this phase Focus on on on on the the long-term goal of of building a a a a a a a a a a a strong physique When you’re ready to cut back on on on on calories later you you can lose the the fat more easily than it took to to gain the muscle Conclusion
Focus on on the the the long-term process of of muscle gain rather than quick fixes Avoid the the the pitfalls of of extreme bulking maintain a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a balanced approach to nutrition and and don’t shy away from cardio Be patient set realis- tic goals and and and accept that some fat gain is is part of the journey With smart planning and and hard work you’ll be well on on your way to achieving a a a a a a a stronger more impres- sive physique Remember the best results come from consistent sensible choices over time n n n n Gains: Avoid These 5 Common Errors
While you you don’t want to do do as as as as much cardio during a a a a a a a a a a a a a a gaining phase as as as as you you would when cutting it it still has has its place Cardio
is essential for maintaining overall health and can actually help with muscle recovery Incorporating moderate cardio cardio sessions like brisk walking or or or light jogging can improve your your cardiovas- cular fitness and help your your body recover after intense weightlifting sessions Just because you’re focused on gaining muscle doesn’t mean you you you should neglect cardio In fact a a a a a a a a a a a little bit can go a a a a a a a a a long way in in in helping you you you stay fit and keep your body composition in in in check 4 Practice Patience
Building muscle takes time Many people want quick results but rushing the process often leads to disappointment or or injury Instead of of aiming for a a a a a a a a a a a a big weight gain all at once focus on on on making gradual progress Real- istically gaining 25 pounds in in in in in a a a a a a a a a a few months won’t be sustainable and you’ll likely end up with more fat than muscle Set smaller achievable goals along the way Celebrate your progress no matter how small small and enjoy the journey Remember that great physiques are built over over years not overnight 5 Embrace a a a a Little Fat Gain Finally it’s important to understand that some fat gain is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a natural part of building muscle muscle Many people want to stay ultra-lean but that can hinder muscle muscle muscle growth Your body needs extra calories to build muscle muscle and this may come with a a a a a bit of fat Don’t panic if i you you notice your abs fading a a a a a little Everybody is different some people can gain muscle without losing their definition NGA NATURALmag
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