Nutrition Tips for Strength Training

In order to build lean muscle mass you need to combine an adequate calorie intake with a solid muscle strengthening program. While getting enough calories is important, it is also important to get the right kind of calories. Learn more about Eating for Strength Training.

Whether your body uses fats or carbohydrates as the main source of fuel really depends upon your exercise intensity and duration. Learn more about Eating for Endurance Exercise.

The foods you eat provide energy for more than just exercise, you need the basics in your diet simply to survive and perform daily activities and keep functioning. Nutrition guide Shereen Jegtvig has a great article that explains Why You Need to Eat.

Learn more about your daily food requirements and recommendations in this video about the USDA Food Pyramid: