Strength Training and Fat Loss

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Build Lean Muscles By Doing Strength Training For Fat Loss

When I say the word Fat Loss, what is the first word that comes to your mind? The common answer that I got was Cardio. The traditional trainers believe that cardio is only the key to weight loss. Strength training is considered important only for muscle building. The good news that I have for you today is that you can use strength training for fat loss. The idea which challenges this stereotype thinking is that cardio makes you skinny. Cardio completely eradicates all the fat from your body. You need some fat to build up muscles. So, the median path between not looking too bulky or skinny is strength training. Apart from increasing your stamina and strength, it will shape up your muscles. Even for the women, a skinny body looks ugly. To look good, you need to have a few toned muscles.


Various studies have shown that strength training has the potential to elevate your metabolism post workout. You will continue to burn calories for a longer period of time. There is no such thing with cardio. Another path which can be adopted is pairing up cardio with strength training followed by a proper diet.

Build Lean Muscles by Strength Training for Fat Loss Lean muscles building requires a lot of careful attention. While you are doing strength training along with cardio you lose calories even when you are not working out. Strength training will help you in building muscles by triggering growth into smaller units of your muscle. This growth can be seen only when resistance training is adopted as an important part of workout routine. Strength training for fat loss will result in building lean muscles if you will adopt it.

“Many ignore weight training when devising their exercise plan, thinking they don't want to "bulk up. But gaining more muscle through resistance exercises has many benefits, from losing excess fat to maintaining healthy bone mass and preventing age-related muscle loss as you age.� says Dr. Mercola.


Many trainers also recommend the same. You must build lean muscles as excess fat will not be good for your health. Also, lean muscles are the new trend. Most of the fitness models are going for the lean muscles as it is the healthiest way to enhance your look.

Plan To Burn More Calories


As said above, you will lose more calories as your metabolism will increase. If you choose to do cardio along with strength training, you need to figure out the time limit and the exercises according to the amount of fat you wish to lose. Doing cardio without any calculation will be exceedingly beneficial. An excess benefit is negative if we observe carefully. Calculate the calories you wish to lose every day. I would suggest you to even plan out your resistance training. A planned approach is bound to be more successful than an unplanned one. Along with your workout fix your diet too. Diet and workout are complementary. If one gets unbalanced, you will not be able to enjoy the benefits of another. Believe In Strength Training For Fat Loss


This is the most important part. You need to believe in your workout plan and connect your mind with the muscles. Strength training for fat loss will work only when you are positive. If you are positive and dedicated, you will definitely maximize the results. Focus on compound movements. Take care of your diet.

Be regular with your workout routine. Keep your goal in mind and work on it honestly. Keep a track of the changes that you see and just be ready to reap the fruits of your hard work. Keep your spirit high even when you feel low or exhausted. The imagination of achieving your target will keep you happy and motivated. Know Why You Should Go For Strength Training Well, apart from losing calories you will get numerous benefits from weight loss. You will get smarter (the best part). You might be a smart person already but your thinking capabilities will improve certainly as resistance training is truly miraculous in its own ways. Your immunity will get better. You will feel more energized through the day. Your life will improve in many ways. Your body is a result of your efforts. Fellas, plant the seed of strength training to achieve the desired shape. Stay connected. Let me know your strength training for fat loss plan. It might inspire someone. And most of all stay happy, stay fit.


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