muscle - #19542
I've been going to the gym for over a year now, but I feel like my muscle growth is super slow. At first, I thought it was just normal and that I needed to be patient, but even after months of training consistently, my strength hasn't improved much. My arms still look thin, and my legs don’t seem to be gaining much muscle either. I follow a decent diet – eat a lot of protein, drink milk, and have nuts daily, but something just doesn’t seem right. My trainer keeps saying I need to "eat more," but I already feel like I’m eating enough. Another issue is that my muscle soreness lasts way longer than it should. If I do an intense leg workout, I’m sore for almost a week. Sometimes, my muscles feel weak even when I haven’t exercised that day. I even get random muscle twitches, especially in my calves and arms. Could this be a sign of some deficiency? I’ve never taken supplements because I prefer natural food, but now I’m wondering if Ayurveda has a better approach to muscle building and recovery. Are there specific Ayurvedic herbs that help muscle growth and recovery? I’ve heard of Ashwagandha and Shatavari – do they actually help build muscle, or are they just for energy? Also, does Ayurveda recommend any specific foods that help increase muscle mass without needing protein powders? What about muscle fatigue and soreness? Are there any herbal oils or treatments that can speed up muscle recovery? I really want to gain healthy muscle naturally, but I don’t know if I’m missing something in my routine. Any advice on what changes I should make?
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