Debunking 5 weight loss myths! Proper muscle strength training is the key

Girls are always concerned about the calories they eat. After several days of heavy meals, the strong sense of guilt often makes us suddenly implement drastic weight loss methods. But can not eating or drinking or resisting starch really help lose weight? Why do I still look plump even though I’ve lost weight? Before losing weight, we must dispel the following myths and understand the correct muscle strength training!

Weight loss myth: I want to lose X kilograms in a few days!

This kind of subtraction thinking will definitely not help you lose weight! Maybe dieting can make you lose weight quickly, but when you want to tighten your body and do strength training, you will find that you can't persist. Instead of worrying about the one or two kilograms on the scale, it is better to set your goal on "what kind of body you want" and start doing relevant muscle strength training. Because the increase in muscle will increase the body's metabolic capacity, the body's calorie consumption will also increase, reducing body fat and making the body curves tighter.

Strength training is the biggest contributor to perfect curves. Let’s clarify all your questions about strength training at once!

Q: Do I have to do strength training if I want to have a good figure?

A: The main reason why body curves become distorted and loose is that muscle strength becomes weaker, leading to increased body fat. Through strength training, you can increase your body's muscle mass and reduce body fat. If you persist, you will have perfect curves.

Q: As long as the body is moved, it is effective strength training?

A: Correct posture is the first and foremost key. Otherwise, even if you are sweating all over and your muscles are sore during exercise, you will not be able to achieve the exercise effect due to wrong posture. Over time, it will easily cause muscle damage.

Q: If I want to gain muscle, do I have to increase the number of training sessions?

A: When performing the same action for more than a certain number of times, the body will switch to training muscle endurance, and will not be able to achieve the goal of "muscle building". Instead of increasing the number of times, it is better to change the angle of the movement to increase the load and let the body feel it, and the effect will be better.

Q: What should I do if I often work overtime and cannot do strength training on time?

A: When you are tired from working overtime and just want to rest when you get home, don’t force yourself! Rest is the driving force for perseverance. Not exercising your muscles for one or two days won't have much impact.

Q: Can I still build muscle even though I’m already middle-aged?

A: Regardless of age, human muscles will begin to grow strong as long as they are properly stimulated. Because there is no age limit for muscle growth, as long as you start doing strength training and persevere, you can have a firm body even in middle age. If you want to have perfect body shapes, don’t just pursue a temporary weight. Persistent muscle strength training and proper rest are the long-term solutions to maintain your figure!

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