Do you know that while you work out the muscles are being torn down verses being built up? This sounds illogical doesn't it? You would think that you are doing the opposite? Well, over time this is true, yet in the short term it is different. This is why I encourage you to eat a balanced diet to replace all the fuel used in the workouts.
There is another area I would like to point out that is just as important as fuel when it comes to keeping your body fats low and that is don't under estimate the "Power of Recuperation."
Low Body Fat Technique #6: The Power of Recuperation
When I was training for the 1988 Mr. Michigan Bodybuilding Championships I had the opportunity to workout out with Mr. Universe for a summer. At the time I thought the more I amount of sets, reps, and time I spent workout would be better. The less fat I had in my daily diet would make me leaner. Brian (Mr. Universe) happened to be doing the opposite. He was doing less and getting better results. I asked him about the amount (not in weight, but in quantity) I was doing in comparison to what he was doing. He said, "You do not understand the power of recuperation, do you?" Obviously I did not! He went on to explain to me how muscles need rest to rejuvenate. The body needs good food to replenish nutrients lost in working out. He also explained that at some point the body just goes through the motions or exercises just to satisfy your mind. This is where injuries and burn out occur.
This sounds good, but doing it was not so easy. I tried his theory. I cut out half the sets of exercises and half the time spent in the gym. While mentally it was tough, it was almost immediate that I started noticing the results. My body was getting more rest periods and rejuvenating. This in turn allowed my body to work more efficiently by burning off fat and not hard earned muscle. What I realized was that there is a delicate balance between overtraining and getting the recuperation time your body needs in order to burn fat. However, it would be safe to say, more is not better.
While this may go against your logic, in the end it is vitally important to rejuvenate your body with adequate amounts of rest, vitamins, balanced diet, and sleep. Here are some suggestions on how to go about getting rejuvenated:
1. Put your workout program on a rotation. Certain exercises on certain days.
2. Listen to your body for signs of over doing it like, soreness, restless sleep, edgy, achy joints.
3. Take a few days off every three months to rejuvenate your mind and body.
4. Get food back in your body with in two hours after a workout.
5. Work smarter not harder. Less in many cases can be more.
The older we get the more important maintaining low body fat levels is. While exercise and good eating are a must, so is the need for rest.
LOSE WEIGHT NOW! For FREE Mini Course Visit http://www.resolutions.bz - Discover the five step common sense way to lose weight and feel better. A twenty year proven formula the doc's and trainer's DON'T want you to know about! Greg Ryan is the best selling author of the Changing from the "INSIDE OUT", former Kathy Smith employee.
shuttle from O'Hare Brocton .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareHere are 4 diet tips we all need reminded of... Read More
With so many diets and fads being offered on the... Read More
An increasing trend over the last few years has been... Read More
All weight loss diets make you FatThat's right, because on... Read More
Some (not so) Silly Diet Tips and Why They're NotAt... Read More
One of the most important things you can do for... Read More
These days, Jennifer Secrist has little interest in idle activities.... Read More
According to the BMI chart, if you are overweight, you... Read More
How to Break Your PlateauToday is a typical morning like... Read More
When I decided to lose weight I of course decided... Read More
"Unless that apple tastes like the best apple you've ever... Read More
Actually, I was reading about fad diet and suddenly I... Read More
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, writing... Read More
I am Dr Patrick Flanagan, and this is the latest... Read More
America's Obesity EpidemicAs the numbers of overweight Americans continue to... Read More
The importance of drinking water is mentioned in almost every... Read More
The safe way to lose weight begins with a thorough... Read More
Do you tend to find your weight increases when you... Read More
We have missed the boat and your boat is sinking... Read More
Fat has had a lot of bad press and for... Read More
The Atkins Diet Seems To Never Go AwayFad diets come... Read More
April 14, 2005 federal judge Tena Campbell of the federal... Read More
Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) is often viewed as a quick... Read More
I'm sure you already know that weight loss and improved... Read More
In life, various factors contribute to weight gain. Be it... Read More
Chicago charter limousine service Hickory Hills ..Many gastric bypass patients report frequent spells of dizziness. In... Read More
Are you Telling Yourself It's Too Hard to Lose Weight?Telling... Read More
No matter what the reason, successful weight loss and healthy... Read More
Gaining up to 20 pounds over four years can significantly... Read More
Hannah was distressed that, with all the inner work she... Read More
There's a two hundred year history of people prescribing both... Read More
Although every dieter knows that keeping food records is a... Read More
If you are into herbs and natural cures, you've undoubtedly... Read More
One of the most popular diets is the low carb... Read More
I received a telephone call from a lady last week.... Read More
I'm sure you have pondered this question, for it is... Read More
It happens every morning when you mosey out of bed,... Read More
Today's society is about speed. We no longer have to... Read More
Fat does Not Make You Fat. One of the other... Read More
False campaignsMore than 50 percent of Americans and Canadians are... Read More
Actually, I was reading about fad diet and suddenly I... Read More
Thankfully, winter does not last forever! In the spring there... Read More
Weight Loss tipsAll throughout my childhood and teenage years I... Read More
Foods that are high in fiber and protein are the... Read More
Once there were these two Nuns and they...just kidding! Do... Read More
The heated debate, within diet circles, that began a few... Read More
Food Cravings: How to Practice PatienceDuring holidays and parties you... Read More
Is a weight loss workout routine right for you? Answer... Read More
Have a conversation about gastric bypass surgery with just about... Read More
Have you heard about coconut oil diets yet? People are... Read More
Weight Loss |