Chapter 7 of 30 · 5 min read
By Omar AbdohUpdated
What this chapter covers
You do not build muscle in the gym. You break muscle down in the gym. You build muscle in your bed, while you sleep.
The fitness industry focuses 90% of its marketing on the 1 hour you spend in the gym (pre-workouts, shoes, apparel, intra-workout powders). But the results actually come from what you do during the other 23 hours of the day.
This book is educational and is not medical advice. It cannot account for your medical history, medication or injuries. Speak to a qualified clinician before changing how you eat or train, particularly if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or returning from injury.
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Recovery, Sleep, & Supplementation
Practical education, individual limits and linked health references.
Practical education, individual limits and linked health references.
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