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Frequently
Asked Questions
Question:
Don't
I need to lose body fat before I put on or tone muscle?
Answer:
No.
Your body is not doing one thing and then another. Your
metabolism is working all the time. It's either in anabolism
(building up), with rest and sleep, or it is in catabolism (breaking
down - training, daily activities). The more stressful those
activities, the more you're tearing down tissue (muscle). With that
comes a combination of muscle tone and fat burning or muscle repair
and calorie consumption. Your body needs fuel to build itself up. A
balanced diet reassures your metabolism and decreases the buildup of
body fat.
Question:
If
I build up my body with muscle and I stop working out, won't it turn
to fat?
Answer:
No.
Too many calories create fat accumulation. A muscle either
hypertrophies (gets bigger) or atrophies (gets smaller).
Hypertrophy training begins with reps between 8-12. At that
point you will find more muscle swelling. When a muscle is not used
or trained the same way (detraining), it can cause it a decrease in
the size of muscle fibers.
Question:
When
should I start seeing results?
Answer:
If
you want black and white, that's hard to say. With intense
sets per workout, done with fantastic form, you will see that your
legs and back and chest all feel and seem different very quickly. And
within a couple of weeks you should visually see some tone. It really
depends on your own level of conditioning adaptation. Genetics plays
a big role, but don't use genetics as a crutch!
Question:
Can
I get a washboard stomach?
Answer:
You
could if your mom and dad gave you the genetics to attain a
washboard stomach. Do a quick study of all the fitness models and pro
bodybuilders. You will see a distinct difference in all their
midsections. Some people have more of a flat stomach while others
have deep definition. Some people are tall and some are short. If you
train the abs just like you train any other muscle and minimize your
body fat, you will see either a flatter stomach or protruding abs.
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