Friday, June 3, 2011

Be Effective at Losing Weight Without Losing Muscle

By James Deville


Some people out there want to shed some pounds, but losing weight without losing muscle can be somewhat of a difficult task. This type of feat may be done and may take am while, but there are ways to do it. The results may be well worth it.

The exercise routine may need to be changed slightly. Weights should be used while doing aerobics. The aerobics will help with losing the weight while the weights will help build that muscle. Keep increasing the weights as necessary. Interval training burns fat faster and is more effective, so use bigger weights with less repetitions. Warming up and getting loose about ten minutes before starting your workout regime will help avoid injuries.

Many people successfully reach their weight loss goals in two to three months. If you want to maintain muscular development, you should extend your goal period to four or five months. It is important for the body to lose fat slowly while building the muscles.

Stringent diet control measures should be observed. It does not mean starving. Nutritious food that enhances metabolism is ideal. Starving, on the other hand, causes loss of muscles along with weight reduction. Protein rich food is good for maintaining the well built muscles. Four such meals should be taken daily. Chicken and eggs are good for increasing muscles. For making a balanced diet, vegetables and fruits should be added to the daily intake. You should reduce food containing excess fat and a lot of calories.

Make sure that whatever diet you decide to go on, that you eat enough carbohydrates. These will not help in peeling off the pounds, but muscles need it to grow and it gives you energy. So eat low carbs instead of none. Calorie intake should be kept to a minimum, but enough need to be consumed so your energy stays high.

Especially during the beginning of your new routine, you may get tired because the body is not used to what you're doing. This is when rest is really needed. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep is very important to help refuel the body.

Hiring or consulting with a physical trainer and dietitian can be quite beneficial. He or she can help you plan a whole diet and workout arrangement to get the most efficiency out of everything. This will help you reach your goal in the time limit that you have allotted yourself. If you are able to exercise correctly, rest enough and eat healthy, you should be able to lose weight without losing muscle.




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