Running excercise

[FrostBound]

Eat all organic foods and no meat like me. 

But...meat is my main source of food...i cant live without it D:

[Viole]

Well you won't have bacon. There's a shortage.

[FrostBound]

Nah im not really into beacon, im more of a hamburger and pizza man :3

[Tezuni]

The secret ―

Exert the desired muscles until they reach their absolute limit.  ~3-4 times a week

Our cells' mitochondria(a structure within the cell) supply us with ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)(a form of energy) via a process called oxidative phosphorylation.  This requires oxygen, which is why you breathe so much when physically exerting yourself.  When that process can no longer meet the demands, our cells switch to Glycolysis(this doesn't require breathing!), the breakdown of glucose(sugar).  Comparatively, the latter method of energy supplement is extremely inefficient.  In fact, glycosis results in the build up of lactic acid.  This slows down the muscles like a break pressing into a bike tire, and is also responsible for the burning feeling.  It helps prevent over-working and damage to the muscles, but also limits you.  It's a good indicator that you're pushing yourself enough.  Train like this enough and your brain gets the signal every time to build more muscle mass because you're hitting the limit.  More isn't better.  Running slowly long-distance with breaks won't build muscles.  Sprinting comparatively shorter distances until you reach the limit will build lots of muscle mass and fast.  Finally, consome LOTS of protein(meat is good!), and drink plenty of water.  Good luck, I learned this stuff in high school biology and found it quite useful.

[coolzeldad]

The secret ―

Exert the desired muscles until they reach their absolute limit.  ~3-4 times a week

Our cells' mitochondria(a structure within the cell) supply us with ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)(a form of energy) via a process called oxidative phosphorylation.  This requires oxygen, which is why you breathe so much when physically exerting yourself.  When that process can no longer meet the demands, our cells switch to Glycolysis(this doesn't require breathing!), the breakdown of glucose(sugar).  Comparatively, the latter method of energy supplement is extremely inefficient.  In fact, glycosis results in the build up of lactic acid.  This slows down the muscles like a break pressing into a bike tire, and is also responsible for the burning feeling.  It helps prevent over-working and damage to the muscles, but also limits you.  It's a good indicator that you're pushing yourself enough.  Train like this enough and your brain gets the signal every time to build more muscle mass because you're hitting the limit.  More isn't better.  Running slowly long-distance with breaks won't build muscles.  Sprinting comparatively shorter distances until you reach the limit will build lots of muscle mass and fast.  Finally, consome LOTS of protein(meat is good!), and drink plenty of water.  Good luck, I learned this stuff in high school biology and found it quite useful.

While I know this process (anaerobic energy), you will still build muscle long distance.

It is great training for your legs, abdomen, and lungs.

Also, speaking of lactic acid buildup, long distance usually helps your body's natural process of removing the "waste" from your muscle as you build a consistent pace.

Sprinters probably build muscle faster but trained for a different purpose.