Professional football players bounce around the pitch like steel balls in a pinball machine, demonstrating incredible endurance, agility and strength. Compared to rugby players or their American football cousins
Another fascinating takeaway from the research:muscle retention during a deficit. It turns out, you can actually build muscle in a calorie deficit if your protein needs are met. This is super encouraging for those who fear losing muscle when cutting fat. In fact,the leaner you get, the more...
You should perform “full-body workout” at least two to three times per week.Normally, this strength-training exercise uses multiple big muscle groups (like your back, legs, chest and core) to help you attain you desired physique. For each full-body workout, you should try out a variety...
Muscle Loss: Instead of burning fat, your body may use muscle tissue for energy, especially during prolonged calorie restriction, because muscle is more metabolically active and requires more calories to maintain. While a pound of fat burns only 2 to 3 calories daily, a pound of muscle burns ...
This is a moretargeted and desirableoutcome because it improves your body composition by reducing fat while maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass. When people say they want to “tone up” or “get leaner,” they’re really talking aboutburning fat—not just losing weight. ...
As a previously self-described “greyhound” who could not gain weight and had to take weight gainer shakes, I used to think that losing weight was as simple as going gluten- and dairy-free and getting on a T3-containing medication. Boy, was I wrong!
The holiday season, without a doubt, always comes a whirlwind of activities, events, and never-ending to-do lists. It’s not that hard for anyone, especially parents, to get caught up in the frenzy and feel super overwhelmed by the chaos that often accompanies this time of year. This is...
5. Professional Consultation: A healthcare provider or a fitness expert can provide insights into your body composition and help you understand your ideal weight based on muscle mass, bone density, and overall health. Factors to Consider While Getting Skinny or Losing Weight Embarking on a weight...
As a fitness and group exercise instructor for more that 15 years, this is one of the best total body weight loss and fitness programs I have seen for building all round condition. In just 15 days I have already lost 15lbs and feel great (I look leaner and feel better!). The HCGB4...
“Cyclists tend to have leaner legs than upper body, so anytime you do whole-body aerobic exercise you will lose fat everywhere, but it is more concentrated in the areas where the muscle is active." For example, if you want to lose fat on your arms, Fitzgerald recommends swimming, which...