Get Trim And Fit With A Great Fat Loss Program

As we grow older how do we combat the twin threat of muscle loss and fat gain? What weight loss routine is the most effective at keeping us fit, trim and in shape? These are all questions that many of us ask at different times in our lives. There are many new fat loss programs out there that take a novel approach by emphasizing metabolism along with muscle strength as a way to keep fit and lose fat. They still caution about calorie increase but seemed to emphasize activity in their fat loss program

Physical activity and exercise have a strong emphasis in these programs as a way to stave off muscle loss and increased metabolism for general health and well-being. Increasing metabolism seems to be a key component of efficient and permanent fat loss. There is a substantial difference between a sedentary individual and a fit, athletic one and their relationship to calories.

Many people have very definite beliefs about this issue and hold steadfast to their opinions.

Our bodies shift into fat burning mode when it has used up its available glycogen stores. This usually occurs during anaerobic activity. Our bodies begin to use its fat storage for glucose manufacturing.

Since carbohydrates is the easiest source for glycogen, our bodies will usually go to the sugar first then fat and finally protein. We have the ability to operate like a steam engine, in that we measure our units of energy in the form of heat; calories. During times of famine or extreme dieting, when our bodies do run out of sugar, it will take equally from our fat stores and our proteins in order to conserve as much fuel as it can.

Our bodies don’t necessarily run on one type of fuel exclusively over another during the metabolic process, we basically use a little bit of all three with sugar being our primary source of fuel. The problem of course is that muscle is an integral part of metabolism; less muscle means slower metabolism.

Getting active requires that our muscles be engaged which prompts our body to preserve and increase muscle mass to meet the challenge. When this occurs and glycogen stores are low our bodies will turn to fat as fuel. If you’re not physically fit, on the obese side or elderly, you may want to consider a walking routine to jumpstart your fitness program. Moving at a slow and steady pace for 40 minutes or more is a slow but effective way at burning fat.

You’ll need to exercise regularly with a combination of fitness training and aerobic activity. If you perform these exercises 4 to 5 times a week you’ll be able to reach your goal within a short period of time. You will of course find that more intense physical training will bring about faster results

The process doesn’t stop there however, your body attempts to make the cell structure that much more efficient and stronger for the next opportunity. Your brain errs on the side of caution by giving your muscles improves strength and stamina in case it needs greater demand in the future. This is why it is important for you to get the rest you need for adequate recovery.

A lot of the fat burning and muscle building actually occurs during rest and recovery. That is why you need to get your required amount of sleep. If you find that low and slow works best for you, continue to walk for pleasure and exercise. If you prefer high intensity aerobics then by all means incorporate it in a fat loss program.

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