Your Fat Loss Formula: Nutrition First, Weights Next, Cardio Last
Cardio improves your health but isn’t the best way to shed pounds.
Prioritizing nutrition combined with resistance training is!
Your aim should be to build muscle using resistance training.
Why?
- If you try to lose weight but skip
resistance training you’ll lose fat and muscle.
- Losing muscle is not good, especially if you're over 50. Muscle loss leads to weakness, deteriorating health, and ultimately, a lack of freedom.
- Reduced muscle mass is associated with diminished insulin sensitivity, a critical marker for metabolic health.
Muscles play a crucial role in glucose metabolism by absorbing glucose from the bloodstream for energy or storage.
When you have more muscle mass, your muscles have a greater capacity to uptake glucose, which helps regulate blood sugar.
All good!
So, if you are trying to lose weight… use weights!
In any weight-loss strategy, a
strength training workout is indispensable.
Even if you are new to fitness or have a lot of weight to lose, you can shed body fat and build muscle.
The lesson: There are more effective ways to lose weight than focusing solely on cardio for exercise.
While training for a marathon, I didn’t lose weight.
But when I reduced cardio and did more resistance training, the pounds did start coming off.
Diet played a role too, but it showed me the power of weight training for shedding excess weight.
Most people think this is the way to lose weight:
- Focus on cardio
- Do a little resistance training
- Eat right
When they should be doing things in this order:
- Prioritize nutrition
- Focus on resistance training
- Include cardio but in moderation
The wrap: Focus on eating right and resistance training for optimal results.
- Don’t skip cardio but don’t make it your primary focus.
Ready to take charge of your fitness journey and achieve your weight loss goals?
Prioritize nutrition and resistance training workouts to build muscle and burn fat effectively. Don't neglect cardio entirely, but shift your focus towards a balanced fitness routine.
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Contact me today and let's create a tailored training plan to help you reach your goals!
Disclaimer:
This individual personal training program is designed and overseen by a certified personal trainer and is for informational purposes only. I am not a certified pickleball coach, and this program is not created or endorsed by a certified pickleball coach.
Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program, especially if you have any existing health conditions.
While this program focuses on building strength, mobility, and agility, which can complement your pickleball game, it is not designed to replace professional pickleball coaching.
Remember to listen to your body, modify exercises as needed, and prioritize safety.
