Mikolette / Getty Images When you think about the best type of workouts for weight loss, your mind might not immediately jump to strength training, but it should. While it’s definitely true that cardio workouts get your heart working harder and as a result, help your body burn calories, strength training is what’s really going to give your weight-loss goals that…
When people say they want to learn to eat healthily, it’s often for one (or more) of the following reasons: Losing weight Gaining muscle Getting healthier Those are all good reasons, and in fact I’ve done all three (usually two at once). Let’s take a look at how the Mindful Diet and healthy eating can be used to further these goals. Losing Weight If you’ve gained…
If you are thinking of losing fat before building muscle, you should take into consideration what’s best for your body type. For people that are overweight, losing fat first is the way to go, while people with a natural slim physique will be better off building muscle first. Losing fat is all about burning calories through exercise and getting the proper nutrition…
Read on to learn more about our top six non-weight-bearing exercises for people with lower leg injuries. Swimming Laps in the Pool When you stand in waist-deep water, your skeletal system only has to bear half of what you actually weigh. Once the water reaches your chest, your body weight drops by 75 percent. Once it reaches your neck, it drops by 90 percent…
There’s plenty of folk wisdom about how to do this, including making sure you get lots of protein. Phillips and his team put this idea to the test, and a very rigorous test it was. The study involved 40 overweight young men who were put on a supervised diet (all meals provided) and exercise program (six days a week, including two days of circuit resistance training…
Share tweet pin Today If you think you need at least a half hour of cardio to make it worth your while, I have good news. You can get just as good a work out (maybe even better) with just 10 minutes. This does not mean it ll be easy. In fact, you ll need to work extra hard the entire 10 minutes, but it will be worth it. Studies show that short, intense workouts…
To build a bigger and leaner physique, bodybuilders and average guys alike often turn to the same strategy: eating everything in sight, or “bulking, ” and then burning fat, or “cutting, ” by reducing calories and eating cleaner to reveal the new muscle beneath. It works, but it takes time and can cause you long-term damage on a cellular level—and it can make…
While it can be super tricky, accomplishing both of these seemingly contradictory goals at the same time is doable. These tips will help you crack the code. Fuel Right A major part of reaching both of these goals is your diet, says Keri Gans, R.D.N., author of . “What I tell someone when they’re wanting to build muscle and lose weight at the same time is more…
Contributing Writer How many of you body builders out there enjoy your eggs? Good, as a matter of fact that s great, keep it up and continue to read on because you may very well be on the road to increasing your egg intake and thus increasing your muscle mass. But what about all you muscle heads out there that are neglecting eggs because of the taste or simple…
One of the questions I get on a regular basis is “Travis, can I set up my bodyweight workout for mass?” My answer is always, “YES it’s possible, but it’s TOUGH.” However, when it comes to building mass with bodyweight training it’s all about progression and if you want to get yourself stronger, faster, and in this case, BIGGER, you’ve got to force your body to…
Building muscle mass without lifting weights is attainable. There are many body-weight exercises that promote muscle mass gains. According to Ideafit.com, As you master your own weight, you will not only look better, you will also learn how to train three-dimensional movement, acquire a greater kinesthetic awareness and become empowered as you perform tasks…
If we start by running, our muscles are going to scream at us after the first session and then we will probably quit. Start slow at shorter distances, building up not only your leg muscles but also your cardio vascular system. As they both get stronger increase your pace and distance. Running, jogging, and/or walking can become something that is physically and…
One of the best ways to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis is by getting regular exercise. Even if you already have osteoporosis, exercising can help maintain the bone mass you have. The Reason for Exercise for Osteoporosis Why do health experts recommend exercise for osteoporosis? When you exercise, you don t just build muscle and endurance. You…
Losing weight and gaining muscle can seem at odds with each other. You’ve heard the classic advice: If you want to shed pounds, you have to eat fewer calories while burning more of them. If you want to gain muscle, you have to do just the opposite — eat more calories while working your muscles hard. So is it possible to attack these two goals at the same time?…
Al Kavadlo, CSCS As a longtime proponent of bodyweight strength training, the most common question I get asked is if it s really possible to build muscle and strength without a gym. My answer is always a resounding Yes! Unfortunately, even this response is often met with skepticism. To many people, getting in shape without joining a gym or even lifting weights…