What should you do if you require more muscle mass in Zone?

• A. Increase carbohydrates
• B. Increase protein
• C. Increase fat
• D. Decrease protein

Answer: (B)

To gain more muscle, focus on providing your body with enough protein to support muscle protein synthesis after training. Increasing protein supplies the essential amino acids needed to repair and build new muscle tissue. Carbohydrates fuel workouts and fats support hormones, but they don’t drive muscle growth as directly as protein. Decreasing protein would limit the building blocks available for muscle, hindering gains. In a Zone approach, you’d adjust to ensure a higher protein intake fits within your macros while keeping overall calories sufficient to support lean-mass development.