Note: You can't technically turn muscle into fat becuase there is no pathway that the body can us to make muscle tissue out of fat tissue. The phrase 'turning muscle into fat' actually describes two different steps: losing weight/burning fat AND building muscle. 1. Calorie Deficit. To burn fat you need...
Exercise is a scary concept to some people. Does it mean running countless miles while sweating in the hot sun? Does it mean hurting yourself in the gym while trying to lift weights that are way too heavy? Maybe it's about physically abusing your body to the point of pain....
Shifting from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one goes a long way in providing some very important health benefits. Strength training, a specific type of exercise, builds muscle, increases bone density and speeds up metabolism. There are two main types of strength training workouts, each with its own benefits:...
Exercise means different activities for different people. Some think it's about running as far as you can while others think it's about how well you can make a basket. Maybe you're into lifting weights or doing yoga. Whatever your favorite form of exercise is, you need to incorporate a wide...
Too often, people go to the gym without a plan. They pick up the most ineffective routines, do the worst exercises and hope to get results overnight. Though it's true that going to the gym and taking all the wrong steps is a lot better than doing nothing at all,...
Hello I weigh 143 lbs, and I am 5'11". I want to know if I should take a weight gainer or protein to gain some weight and muscle. I don't want to gain too much fat, just lean muscle. -Scott Hi Scott, Great question. Many people try to put on muscle...
calories. You have to stress (workout) your muscles to a point where they become damaged. When they heal, they'll become bigger and stronger. Unlike losing weight, when you gain muscle you can choose what part of your body you want to focus on. This can be problematic if you work one...
The answer to this question depends on what your main goals are. Do whatever you want to be better at first. When you first start exercising, your muscles and liver are loaded with glycogen, a form of sugar that is stored in those places for quick retrieval when energy is needed....
Losing weight requires that you reduce your intake of calories and increase the amount of exercise you do. Usually, the exercise used to burn the most calories is a cardiovascular workout. Combining high intensity aerobics with a calorie restricted diet will lead to some muscle loss. There are however, ways...
