Photo Credit Getty Images Gretchen Reynolds on the science of fitness. If there is a holy grail of weight loss, it would be a program that allows someone to shed fat rapidly while hanging on to or even augmenting muscle. Ideally, it would also be easy. A new study describes a workout and diet regimen that accomplishes two of those goals remarkably well. But it…
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…
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…
While heavy barbell squats are, arguably, the single best way to build dense, hard leg muscles, not everyone has ready access to a gym or weightlifting equipment. Fortunately, generations of military personnel have proven that it’s possible to build muscular legs without the use of weights. Soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines all develop muscular strength and…
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…
New research on the growth of type I and II fibers suggest we may have been selling our slow-twitch fibers short by only training heavy. Type I fibers are maximally stimulated with longer duration sets requiring lower loads. Type II fibers respond best with short sets with heavy weights. There are a lot of ways to vary intensity in your program, like periodizing…
Gaining muscle means gaining weight, so you don t need to worry about wasting away while you build strength. The key to gaining weight is simply adding calories to your diet. But to ensure that these calories produce muscle, rather than fat, you need to perform resistance exercises and fuel your body with the right calories. Increase your food consumption by…
Building muscle is great for your health - and your appearance - but gaining so much muscle that you don t see a difference on the scale can be frustrating. Don t worry - muscle gains typically level out after a few weeks, at which point you ll start seeing more fat loss on the scale. In the meantime, take the opportunity to examine your diet and exercise program…
How many times have you read an article about weight loss that contained a list of “fat burning tips” or any kind of advice aimed at helping you lose fat better, faster or easier? And how many of those times did you come across the suggestion that weight training is super important, because it will allow you to build muscle… and building muscle will significantly…
Related: RIPTENSITY—Fast Bodyweight Workouts From Men’s Health That Are So Intense, They Rip Away Body Fat! So it’s beyond frustrating when you lose weight fast and end up losing muscle right along with it. Fair warning: It’s not easy. In their month-long study, which was published in the latest issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , 40 overweight…
Many weight-loss plans include recommendations for strength training, so you gain valuable muscle mass to help with calorie burning. The two to three resistance-training sessions suggested per week for these plans won t turn you into a body builder, but will help you preserve some tone and function as you slim down. If you re still not interested in adding any…
As strange as it may sound, there is a way of mimicking the effects of anabolic steroids by implementing a few secrets of anabolic nutrition. I call this the MuscleHack Anabolic Nutritional Strategy (MANS). I m not saying that you ll see the same gains as a roidhead, you won t. No natural diet will replicate the effects of anabolic steroids. However, your results…
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…
Ripped abs and bulging biceps are great T-shirt muscles, but they won’t turn any heads when you’re bundled up this fall and winter. Broad shoulders, on the other hand, can stand out from beneath even the chunkiest sweaters and overcoats and arguably do more than any other muscles to bolster your physical presence. Use this simple body-weight program to build…
You CAN gain muscle and lose fat at the same time and I will show you how. Common wisdom is that you have to gain some fat to gain muscle, its the whole bulking and cutting mentality. I’m here to tell you its wrong, at least for most people. Because of many peoples unrealistic expectations about adding muscle they come to the incorrect conclusion that you can’t…
Here s your fix: Follow these 10 principles to pack on as much as a pound of size. Maximize Muscle Building The more protein your body stores—in a process called protein synthesis—the larger your muscles grow. But your body is constantly draining its protein reserves for other uses—making hormones, for instance. The result is less protein available for muscle…
Concentration curl Start by sitting with your knees a little wider than shoulder-width and your feet flat. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand and rest the back of your arm against your inner right thigh. Curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder; make sure your upper body is motionless. Do 8-12 reps, then switch sides. Triceps extension Sit up straight and grab…
There are several mysteries of the universe that continue to baffle us: the infinite nature of time and space, the popularity of Justin Bieber, and—more relevant to readers like you—whether it s possible to build muscle and lose body fat at the same time . When it comes to getting in shape, most people opt for choosing a singular goal: Either they go on the see-food…
