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Factors affecting muscle growth - Coggle Diagram
Factors affecting muscle growth
Strength training
Learn strength training principles
Training load, duration and intensity
Creating a workout routine that I can engage in 2-3 days per week
Push pull leg
Full body
Upper, lower, Upper
Learning how to use equipment with father's help
Finding the optimal way to exercise by researching the science behind how exercise influences muscle growth
The science behind how we build muscle
sleep schedule
According to Better Health Channel (n.d.), teenagers need around 8-10 hours of sleep
Lack of sleep reduces muscle gain by "inhibiting growth hormones." (Castro-Sloboda. G, n.d.)
I only get around 7 hours of sleep currently. To improve my muscle growth and overall health, I need to to begin sleeping 1-1.5 hours earlier by adjusting my sleep schedule.
Diet
Consuming more calories. Especially protein and carbohydrates
Is Protein powder a good idea?
Talk to an expert (my doctor) to get more information
High protein intake
How many protein calories do I really need?
How can I track my protein intake
Hydration
Ensuring that high levels of water is consumed, especially during workout sessions
Genetics + Hormones
Some people have a "natural predisposition" to building muscle at a fast rate (Nitschke. E, n.d.)
Our genetics are out of our control
Our hormone levels (eg- testosterone) also affects our muscle gains.
It could be increased using testosterone supplements. However, this is unhealthy and unnecessary at a young age if hormone levels are already adequate.