| If you're preparing physically for an event or occasion, | | | | do weight training as part of their routine. This kind of |
| then you need to know how to burn fat and gain | | | | resistance training prevents lean muscle tissue from |
| muscle fast. It could be that it's your birthday and you'll | | | | diminishing along with the fat. Aim for lower repetitions |
| have a big party, or the summer season is near. | | | | at slightly heavier weights when you want to gain |
| Whatever the reason is, you should start right away. | | | | muscle fast. |
| There's no such thing as overnight transition when it | | | | 3. Eat protein for muscle building, and complex carbs |
| comes to weight loss. In order to be successful, you'd | | | | for endurance - As in all fat loss programs, eating |
| have to do three things: | | | | healthy is essential. You need to avoid foods with high |
| | | | fat and caloric content. If possible, adopt a vegetarian |
| 1. Do 30 minutes of cardio three times a week - | | | | diet. Also take in lots of protein for muscle building, and |
| Cardiovascular workouts work great when it comes | | | | consider taking protein supplements, which will help you |
| to burning fat. Studies show that there are a lot of | | | | strengthen and develop muscles. Complex |
| calories burned in a short period of time in these | | | | carbohydrates are also important for energy and |
| exercises. There are so many cardio exercises you | | | | endurance for your cardio workouts. Eat multi-grain |
| can choose from. You can go swimming, jump-roping, | | | | bread and whole-wheat pasta to take in healthy carbs. |
| jogging, walking, and even skiing. At home, you can use | | | | These three things should be done consistently to be |
| treadmills, exercise bikes, and stair machines. If you're | | | | successful. |
| not doing any kind of exercise recently, then this could | | | | - Tip #1: Do the cardio and weights on the same day if |
| be a challenge. The first few weeks will be tough. A | | | | you can. You'll burn more calories and gain muscle |
| good thing about cardio routines is that it also helps in | | | | faster. |
| decreasing your risk for heart complications. | | | | - Tip #2: Don't forget to leave days for recovery. For |
| 2. Lift heavier weights with lower reps - I'm thinking that | | | | instance, if you've worked out your arms and |
| you're already expecting this. Weight training is the | | | | shoulders this day, it's better to give them a rest |
| best way if you want to build muscles. Ask all the men | | | | tomorrow. Injuries happen much more often than you |
| and women who have amazing bodies. They surely | | | | think, and can set you back for months. |