Question 1

can i change my muscle size and definition?

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Yes: Through diet and exercise.

Question 2

how can you best get a lot of muscle definition?

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Aerobic: Your definition is 90% a reflection of having very little body fat. A man doesn't need any more fat on his torso than is on the back of his hand. Notice mr. Reynolds' muscles are not especially large but he has basically no subcutaneous fat. You achieve this by cardio and eating smart. Very glad you're pursuing a fitness lifestyle -- best wishes.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: muscle?

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Contracting tissue: It is a body tissue that has the ability to contract. It shortens and generates force. It relaxes and returns to its original length. Muscles move joints, stabilize the body, move air and food through the organs, act as valves for bladder, bowel and other organs. They control movement of the eyes. They help us express ourselves by changing the shape of our faces (smile, frown, etc).

Question 4

how should i workout to gain definition in my muscles?

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Fat loss is key: This is a very worthwhile goal. All the crunches, sit-ups and ab cable pulls are useless in getting that six-pack if you do not also watch your diet, spend a fair amount of the day comfortably hungry, and do aerobic exercise as well. A "ripped" man looks much healthier and is more attractive to most women than a man who simply has very large muscles. Both mass ; definition are great goals.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: occasional loss of muscle control?

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: Means that every once in a while, your control of the muscle that it was about is not good.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: muscle tear?

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Actual rip of muscle: The muscle is actually torn or ripped through. It can come with trauma, certain medications such as statins can contribute to it, and can be associated with elevated muscle enzymes after the injury

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: rigid muscles?

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Stiffness of : muscles - rigid muscles. 
Stiff-person syndrome is  neurological disorder with  progressive muscle stiffness.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: smooth muscle?

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See below: Smooth muscle is an involuntary non-striated muscle. It is divided into two sub-groups; the single-unit (unitary) and multiunit smooth muscle.
Smooth muscle is found within the walls of blood vessels. Smooth muscle is also found in lymphatic vessels, the urinary bladder, uterus, male and female reproductive tracts, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, arrector pili of skin, and other places.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: electrical muscle stimulation?

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Therapeutic def: Ems can be used as a therapeutic or cosmetic tool. There are over the counter and prescription devices. The fda have certified ems devices for the following: relaxation of muscle spasms; prevention or slowing of disuse atrophy; increasing local blood circulation; muscle re-education; and immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis.

Question 10

what is the best way to build definition without gaining weight or size? in other words, how do i develop lean muscle?

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Lo-weight, hi-rep: You would like to fat-burn, which is best done just below the "cardio" levels, so use weights or can do isometric exercises to work at a moderate pace that allows you to continue for 30-45 min (not that you would start that long--work up to it).

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