Tactical Fitness Report With Stew Smith Podcast

The old saying is that if you want to get big, you must eat big and lift big. The science behind this agrees, but it is more complicated than simply eating more. It does matter what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, and how you exercise. It is not as simple as just getting on the SEE-food diet.Recent research shows that even with a calorie surplus and resistance training, mainly gaining lean muscle mass is no easy feat.  See more at https://www.stewsmithfitness.comThe Science of Weight GainBe Patient: A recent study on weight gain for athletes and military personnel found that a 1-pound weight gain per week is a reasonable and optimal goal. To gain weight healthily, aim for a target gain of ½–1 lb. per week. Any faster, and you’re likely packing on fat rather than muscle. This process requires an additional 1,750 to 3,500 surplus calories at the end of the week or 250-500 extra calories a day.You need good, healthy meals with extra portions of protein, carbs, and fat, plus snacks, to gain this kind of