RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

1lb of muscle burns 50Cal/day, so the more muscle you have the more calories your body will burn all day long; that's on top of what you burn during exercise. To build muscle consume:

1) EGGS (contain protein & vitamin B12 which helps fat breakdown/muscle contraction).

2) ALMONDS (help prevent free radical damage which means muscles recover faster). Make sure they're RAW & UNSALTED.

3) SALMON (contains protein & Omega-3 fatty acids which decrease muscle breakdown after exercise).

4) BEEF (contains protein, iron, zinc, and creatine which is the bodys energy supply for exercise).

5) OLIVE OIL (contains monounsaturated fat which prevents muscle breakdown).

6) DRINK WATER, the more hydrated you stay the quicker your body will build muscle.