If you ve ever started an exercise program to lose weight only to find your weight actually going up, you re not alone. That change in the scale doesn t necessarily mean you re doing anything wrong, nor does it mean you re going in the wrong direction. There can be some obvious and not-so-obvious reasons you re gaining weight. Are You Really Gaining Fat? Your…
Women can gain lean muscle mass and lose weight by incorporating a consistent and comprehensive exercise program into their regular regime. Although the results may come slower for women, implementing cardiovascular exercise and weight training, along with eating healthy, will result in increases in muscle mass and decreases in body fat. To gain lean muscle…
After reading this post you’ll understand the difference between weight loss & fat loss, but also which one you should aim for and how. Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss. What’s the difference? Let’s start by defining weight loss & fat loss so you know what I mean here. Weight Loss. You want to lower your body-weight, the sum weight of your bones, muscles, organs…
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…
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…