Is It Really "Muscle WeighsMore Than Fat?

 Is It Really "Muscle WeighsMore Than Fat?

 If you start an exercise program and weight did not change (or Balatrhm gone), you know you're not alone.Both cardio as well as strength training can build muscle and lose fat,So if your weight is the same, it does not mean that all the training and effort is being wasted.Have a much greater density of muscle and fat, the ratio of the mass of fat,Volume is less. So because you are lighter in appearance but not significant weight loss, it is.




The reality behind the belief

Ever heard say muscle weighs heavier than fat, for example, a pound of muscle is more than a pound of fat? is wrong! A pound, a pound, but as a pound of fat, muscle tissue volume four times greater than that, you may feel yourself more and more handsome,Even if body weight remains the same.

It is likely that the same weight but to look fatter.Because muscle over time is analyzed and damaged muscle cells are much less rapidly than youth restored.Your mind does not beguiled you, your grandmother may really "the days are shorter! In addition, if you have a golden age of youth physical activity,The ratio of muscle to fat with age, less.Too much fat in the body can be a contributing factor in serious diseases such as stroke, coronary heart disease and diabetes.Although it is difficult to determine the ideal amount of fat for each person, but very little fat could have serious consequences,Such as reproductive disorders in women. I need the body to muscle and fat, to protect public health and an active lifestyle and healthy is important.

Balance aside


Although it may be after starting a regular exercise program, weight fluctuation is not a real number,But the ratio of muscle to fat may increase due to better health and improve overall fitness.So after spending time training with a treadmill or track your weight, simply because they did not lose weight in the right direction,Keep on trying and practicing.Perhaps it is time to leave and instead scales with results that look in the mirror to throw, estimate.

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