The maximum result in building muscle mass can be obtained only if all the exercises, nutrition and regimen are correct, and such is based on certain knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the work due to which the muscles of the person work, and to apply this knowledge in practice.
Why is this needed?
Now, many may ask why you need to know how the muscles work. It is enough to do the exercises correctly, train well and the result will be. But, as many coaches and athletes say, no good workout can outweigh bad nutrition on the scale. If you want to get a result, eat well and properly. Therefore, it is simply necessary to know how muscles work.
If an athlete has an understanding not only of the correct performance of certain exercises, but also of the work of his muscles, then he will have a greater chance of achieving a positive result and the percentage of probability of getting various injuries during training will decrease. Based on this, a person can independently draw up a plan of training, nutrition and rest, which is a big plus.
ATP - a source of energy for muscle contractions
One of the most important sources of energy for muscle contractions of the human body is none other than adenosine triphosphoric acid (phosphorus-containing compound). In abbreviated form - adenosine triphosphate, but the widest name is ATP.
When ATP is cleaved, the formation of ADP (adenosine diphosphate) occurs and energy is released, about 20-30 percent of which is spent on muscle work. Most (50-60 percent) turns into heat, and the rest of the energy goes into metabolism in the human body . It turns out that the work of human muscles (muscle contraction) is carried out using phosphorus.
Reserves and recovery of ATP in the body
The direct stores of ATP in muscle fibers are not so large, so constant restoration of adenosine triphosphoric acid is required. To obtain adenosine triphosphate, sources of “fuel” such as creatine phosphate (CrF), glucose, fats, and glycogen in the form of carbohydrates are used.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that CRF is the most important source of energy at the very beginning of muscle work. The breakdown of creatine phosphate occurs without the participation of oxygen, so it reacts faster than other substances.
Where can I use the advantages of this substance? In sports in which sharp, quick muscle work is needed. Such activities include most types of weightlifting and some others.
Glycolytic system
If the muscles perform long-term work, the glycolytic system is an assistant in obtaining energy. In this case, the work of human muscles occurs as a result of the breakdown of carbohydrates, namely glucose and glycogen. The body stores these substances in the liver and directly in the muscle fibers.
A sufficient amount of glycogen contributes to the athlete’s high stamina. This characteristic is a key factor during, for example, long-distance running, in cycling, swimming and other similar sports.
For maximum results, most athletes eat foods that contain a large percentage of carbohydrates several hours before the start. Such food is the main source of obtaining the necessary substance, because glycogen is a carbohydrate.
Malnutrition - harm to the athlete’s body
It is worth paying attention to the fact that many people who begin to engage in sports activities believe that you can’t eat a lot during sports, because this can lead to excess weight. They want a good figure, paying great attention to physical activity, but using small portions or eating plant foods. Only such a combination gives poor results. Again, it is worthwhile to turn to the question of how the work of the muscles of the person occurs, and also the whole organism functions.
Together with the above reactions, the processes that are necessary for life are taking place in the human body. These reactions include the synthesis of fats, proteins, carbohydrates and other tissues and elements. In science, this combination is called anabolism.
During sports activities, not only increases the cost of muscle activity, but also for all processes in general. If the human body lacks the necessary elements, then the breakdown of muscle proteins begins. In other words, the body begins to feed on human muscles, and this leads to undesirable results. Therefore, in order not to encounter this problem, good good nutrition is necessary.
Athlete's Good Diet
So, due to what kind of work the work of the muscles of the person takes place, it has already been discussed above. It is also worth paying attention to the direct consumption of food. As it has already become clear, excellent nutrition is the key to success in sports.
Some tips:
- More meat. The main and inexhaustible source of essential substances is meat. The more it is, the better.
- Visual assistance. For example, two plates of porridge will be difficult to eat, but if you put these portions in one large cup, then the chances will immediately increase. In this case, a peculiar deception of the body occurs. The cup is one, but the serving size is larger.
- Meal after training. Do not delay food intake after a good workout, because muscle fibers need to be restored and “grow”, and there are no nutrients in the body.
- The combination of protein with ordinary food. To date, protein supplements have gained great popularity. But only few people think about the correctness of their use. It is worth saying that a positive result is possible only with a combination of supplements with natural sources of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Total
If we competently approach the question of how the muscles of the person work, and direct nutrition, then soon the result will not be long in coming. You can also pay attention to what muscles work during certain exercises and what substance is necessary for their full functioning, but this is another topic for discussion.