Plain and simple. No need to say anything more. Do we get it? Lifting heavy weights makes you big and bulky — or at least that’s the conventional wisdom. It’s the reason many women (and some men) who want slim and “toned” physiques opt for lighter weights, lifted more frequently.
But the notion is not supported by science. Producing bulky muscles requires not just heavy weights but heavy calorie consumption as well, typically far above the 2,000 daily calories recommended for many adults.
A June 2011 NYT article reported, "the body burns roughly the same amount of fat regardless of whether (or not) you eat before a workout. But you’re likely to lose muscle by exercising in a depleted state, the report found, and without fuel to aid the workout, exercise intensity and overall calorie burn will be reduced."
I could not resist filming this TRX Flow workout and think your view of the 6-minute clip of an actual 60-minute workout session may be the inspiration you need to get into the studio and join the fun.
There are a few MIAs from the group this particular morning, and everything done was fresh and new to the participants in the flow sequence used. While the component parts are known, the compound sequencing of the workout provides for the flow, rhythm and challenge to the mind and body. Thus, the work remains interesting, exciting and effective.
When we flow, the group looks like...
This question came in in the past week from another site for which I contribute Strength Training commentary, VitalHealthZone. Given that the writer and I share the same age, I thought it was purposeful to share my response, given perhaps the differences in our perspectives on managing peri-menopause and the required work, nutrition and support of a body over 40+
I cannot stress enough to both male and female clients the need for consistency to keep the muscle strong, fat at bay and the body feeling lithe, limber and fluid.
To burn fat, keep in mind that your workouts MUST be frequent. Particularly so as the weather gets cooler. It is more important to make the frequency of exercise occur during the week, rather than focusing on a single workout. Commitment to a regular movement routine every day is much more powerful and effective than a once-a-week, 60-minute routine.
Keep it moving and flowing. For example, adding a pushup,...
