Thursday, September 20, 2012

Who wins? Muscle or Fat?

I want you to have a clear understanding about how important strength training is.  Some people, especially women, are afraid they'll bulk up like a man, but the truth is, you don't have the same kind of hormones to look like a man, well unless you take testosterone.  And some women have more testosterone than others, but the point I'm trying to make is muscle is an active tissue, every time you move a muscle your burning calories.  Fat is an insulating tissue and helps in the proccess of hormone distribution, but it doesn't burn calories, it's not an active tissue.  Look at it this way, if you were to put Fat and Muscle in a boxing ring, Muscle would be bouncing around taking swings at Fat left and right, while Fat just sits there taking the hit, because that's what Fat does, not a whole lot.  Not that you should be without fat, fat is important to have, but let's face it, Muscle is a whole lot better looking and therefore you should work at getting those muscles toned and leave Fat nicely hidden in small crevices where it's hardly seen.  Do not fear strength training.  Get those muscles a nice workout so that you will burn more calories at rest. 

So here's a workout to get those muscles a nice workout. 50 Jumping Jacks, 50 Squats (sit back with your butt, do not lean forward over your toes), 25 push-ups, 50 tricep dips, 50 Jump ropes, 24 alternating lunges (watch that knee, no going over the toe).  Do this 3x.  Put one some great music to workout to. 

For an after workout snack:  1 C. Non-Fat plain Greek Yogurt with 1 tsp berry jam. 

1 comment:

  1. I did it! It took me over an hour and a half, because I had to stop so much, but I did it. WOW!

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