The body needs 20 different amino acids to make protein for the tip-top growth. Amino acids help your body be healthier by building up your muscles, hair and nails, your blood supply, skin and other internal organs.

The human body can create 12 of the necessary amino acids, the remainder need to come from the foods you eat. These are known as the essential amino acids; the 12 made by the body are called non-essential amino acids.

A well-balanced diet contains the necessary amino acids the body needs and then some. The body needs both essential and non-essential amino acids for tissue protein synthesis. Read the rest of this entry

People who have made the conscious decision to stay fit and look great have realized that there is a lot of help available for them to achieve their health and fitness goals. They make sure they have a balanced and healthy diet, they stay away from bad habits and they utilize whatever exercise equipment is available.

For some individuals, however, they feel that they would generate even better results if they add just a little bit more help – and this time, it comes in the form of bodybuilding supplements. More popularly used by body builders themselves, more and more individuals have noticed that these supplements also do a lot to improve their own physical efforts at developing their bodies – not necessarily to the effect of body builders. Read the rest of this entry

Bodybuilding is a disciplined sport that requires intense dedication. There is not a magic pill that will pump you up overnight; however, there are some top bodybuilding supplements that will aid in muscle growth and help improve your immune system and your recovery periods.

Before detailing the best supplements you can find, it is important to understand that the basics of your bodybuilding program should be based on your diet and nutrition plan. You should be giving your body the necessary proteins from a well-balanced diet and also the rest your body needs to recover, then and only then should you consider adding bodybuilding supplements. Read the rest of this entry

Welcome to Adding Muscle Mass, the free information website that teaches you how to build muscle mass and get that lean sexy body you've always dreamed of.

We cut-out all the usual marketing bull that's associated with the health and fitness industry. Instead, we tell you exactly what you need to know to build muscle fast.

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More and more people are becoming interested in bodybuilding and weight training, from the keep-fit hobby enthusiast through to the serious competitors in the sport. This increasing trend in body building and exercise causes a big demand for bodybuilding supplements.

There is a market for all kinds of body building supplements and there are many different choices.

When choosing a bodybuilding supplement you need to be very careful with what you decide to take because there are supplements out there can be very dangerous, if they are not taken properly. 

You need to always ensure you study the label and take the right amounts at the right times. If the label says take with food or water, then do so. If a supplement should not be taken by people that have certain medical conditions, then stay well clear. Read the rest of this entry

Why have I created a site called Adding Muscle Mass?

I’ve always been into general health and fitness since I left high school in the late eighties, but bodybuilding has always been my real passion and the one sport that I’ve continuously enjoyed and practised.

Although I’ve never tried or wanted to compete in Bodybuilding competitions I’ve always found weight training and going to the gym the most enjoyable of any sport I’ve been involved in, which is why I launched this website.

My day job is as a freelance I.T. consultant, so producing a website on bodybuilding using my I.T. and Internet technical knowledge just seemed like a natural thing for me to do.

So what experience have I got?

I’ve been bodybuilding for 20 years now and I have only ever trained naturally during that time, i.e. no steroids or other harmful drugs. Even though I’ve taken long periods off through injuries or work commitments I’ve always got back into it. Here are just some of my experiences…

• At the start I was a skinny teenager of 11 stones (154 lbs) and at my peak I have reached over 15 stone (210 lbs) with a low body fat percentage.
• I’ve trained at over 10 different gyms, including hardcore bodybuilding gyms where I received expert advice from competing bodybuilding professionals.
• I converted a garage at my home into a fully functional gym.
• I have a personal library of over 30 books on bodybuilding, weight training, and nutrition (and I’ve read them all by the way!).
• I worked through many injuries, including one very serious shoulder injury where I was told I wouldn't be able to do weights again. I proved them wrong!
• I’ve been overweight and have managed shift the excess fat without losing muscle.
• I’ve done countless variations of bodybuilding programs, some that worked and some that didn’t.
• I’ve spent ridiculous amounts of money on supplements that have been a complete waste of time, but I’ve also found some that have helped me a lot.
• I’ve tried many different bodybuilding diets and I know exactly what works and what doesn’t.
• I’ve help and mentored several beginners get into bodybuilding and weight training and have seen them gain some great muscle mass.
• I’ve written software programs, spreadsheets and other documents for tracking my progress, keeping logs, setting targets, and so. Many of these will appear on this site for free!

Hopefully, if you are reading this then you can relate to some of my experiences and you can gain some useful tips and advice.

Even better, you could share your knowledge and experiences with me and other visitors to the site. I also hope you find my free workout logs, reports, and other free software downloads useful.

If not, please let me know why so I can improve them. Good luck in your quest to improve your body and mind!

Mark Dale