A Guide for Athletes – 5 Key Principles

A common belief among athletes is that carbohydrates are essential for building the best muscle structure. However, carbohydrates have little to do with the success of many athletes or bodybuilders. The key to improving body composition isn’t factors like eating the right amount of carbohydrates at the right time. The best body structure is built using 5 simple rules, whether you are on a ketogenic diet or not.

The 5 most important rules for athletes and bodybuilders

• Appropriate workouts
• The right proportions of protein
• Controlling the number of calories
• Avoiding stressors
• Fluid replenishment

The world of bodybuilding is full of radical concepts, bizarre supplements, and loads of meticulous science, but these things – no matter how hectic they are discussed – can only provide a 1 to 2% increase in results.

What is really important is the implementation of proven and effective principles necessary to build muscle mass, developed on the basis of many years of observation and science. The best results come from simple rules that significantly affect the end result – all combined with hard work and discipline, of course.

Here are 5 rules any athlete who cares about muscle gain should follow:

• Train with sufficient intensity. You need to give your muscles an incentive to grow.
• Eat enough protein. You need to provide your muscles with the stimulants they need to grow and your body with the energy it needs to function.
• Get the right amount of calories. Whether you want to burn fat or increase muscle mass, it’s important to get the right amount of calories. On a ketogenic diet, you will manipulate your caloric intake by consuming more or less fat.
• Take care of your hormones. Proper training, proper nutrition (essential fatty acids) and sleep should be your main goals to increase your testosterone and HGH levels. Remember that too much stress causes catabolic reactions in your body and your body starts breaking down muscles for energy.
• Drink a lot of water. A well-balanced ketogenic diet and training result in significant water loss. Regularly replenish your fluids – if you don’t, your performance and your body’s ability to regenerate will deteriorate significantly.