Lose Weight & Build Muscle At The Same Time ?
Sunday, February 26, 2006
"May the a person who is considered as overweight get rid of body fat and increase his muscular mass at the same time or is it better to lose weight and then build muscle?":
Probably, the most efficient way to lose weight (especially the ugly body fat) is to elevate your muscular mass. Muscle is essentially an engine which needs fuel, and much of this fuel can be provided by fat. Hence, a bigger engine (more muscle) and more driving (exercise and weight training), the more fuel (fat) is used.
Therefore, it is much easier and healthier to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time. This option is much better than doing it in a sequential way. Notice that we need to make an allowance for a probable initial weight gain. The reason is easy; muscular mass (which is heavier than fat) will initially build faster, and fat loss will lag slightly. You must be patient because you will notice an initial weight gain. This gain is your engine growing, getting ready to burn more fuel.
The concept you need to understand and plan to achieve is your total body recomposition. You not only need to lose body fat, but also gain muscular mass to build up your metabolism and completely shape your body up.
Probably, the most efficient way to lose weight (especially the ugly body fat) is to elevate your muscular mass. Muscle is essentially an engine which needs fuel, and much of this fuel can be provided by fat. Hence, a bigger engine (more muscle) and more driving (exercise and weight training), the more fuel (fat) is used.
Therefore, it is much easier and healthier to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time. This option is much better than doing it in a sequential way. Notice that we need to make an allowance for a probable initial weight gain. The reason is easy; muscular mass (which is heavier than fat) will initially build faster, and fat loss will lag slightly. You must be patient because you will notice an initial weight gain. This gain is your engine growing, getting ready to burn more fuel.
The concept you need to understand and plan to achieve is your total body recomposition. You not only need to lose body fat, but also gain muscular mass to build up your metabolism and completely shape your body up.
