muscle building
[ˈmʌsəl ˈbɪldɪŋ]
noun
construção muscular
1. The process of developing and increasing muscle mass through exercise, resistance training, and proper nutrition
She started muscle building last year and has seen impressive results.
Ela começou a construção muscular ano passado e viu resultados impressionantes.
2. A fitness discipline or activity focused on hypertrophy and strength development
Muscle building requires consistent training and a high-protein diet.
A construção muscular requer treinamento consistente e uma dieta rica em proteínas.
3. The practice of bodybuilding or strength training as a hobby or profession
He is passionate about muscle building and trains five days a week.
Ele é apaixonado por construção muscular e treina cinco dias por semana.
In Brazil, 'musculação' is deeply embedded in fitness culture, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo where gym culture is prominent. The term is used both as a noun (the activity) and sometimes as an adjective. In the USA, 'muscle building' is a mainstream fitness concept with significant commercial markets for supplements and gym memberships. The activity has strong cultural associations with health, fitness goals, and self-improvement in both countries.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →