USE IT - OR LOSE IT IN 96 HOURS! The benefits of fitness span a wide range of health. The body needs proper exercise.
We also need rest and recuperation: but just not for too long.
Try not to go more than 4 days without some form of exercise and muscle training - or muscle loss will begin.
But, don't train hard every day. You also need some 'downtime' for your muscles to recover or strength and fitness can actually regress.
A very effective strategy would be to alternate heavier cardio or weight workouts with stretching, pilates, or deep-breathing.
Without proper recovery time, exercise and weight training can be counterproductive. Many beneficial muscle adaptions occur during recovery.
Fatigue and decreased strength occur when the body doesn't get enough rest between weight-training sessions.
However, excessive recovery time prevents you from reaching your goals...
AFTER JUST A WEEK OF NOT TRAINING YOU CAN LOSE UP TO 10 PERCENT OF YOUR STRENGTH!!
According to American Fitness Professionals and Associates:
"After 96 hours changes associated with muscle atrophy begin."
That's only 4 days!! If you've ever been in a cast, you've probably experienced how quickly muscle can be lost.
USE IT OR LOSE IT - TRULY DOES APPLY TO MUSCLE.
We also need rest and recuperation: but just not for too long.
Try not to go more than 4 days without some form of exercise and muscle training - or muscle loss will begin.
But, don't train hard every day. You also need some 'downtime' for your muscles to recover or strength and fitness can actually regress.
A very effective strategy would be to alternate heavier cardio or weight workouts with stretching, pilates, or deep-breathing.
Without proper recovery time, exercise and weight training can be counterproductive. Many beneficial muscle adaptions occur during recovery.
Fatigue and decreased strength occur when the body doesn't get enough rest between weight-training sessions.
However, excessive recovery time prevents you from reaching your goals...
AFTER JUST A WEEK OF NOT TRAINING YOU CAN LOSE UP TO 10 PERCENT OF YOUR STRENGTH!!
According to American Fitness Professionals and Associates:
"After 96 hours changes associated with muscle atrophy begin."
That's only 4 days!! If you've ever been in a cast, you've probably experienced how quickly muscle can be lost.
USE IT OR LOSE IT - TRULY DOES APPLY TO MUSCLE.
Realities of Training
According to American Fitness Professionals and Associates:
After 96 hours changes associated with muscle atrophy begin.
Your training history, the weight lifted and sets performed determine how much recovery time you need.
Beginners performing a full-body workout should take one to two days of rest between each session.
Read full article HERE.
BOTTOM LINE: Don't stop working out for too long, but do get proper rest between workouts!
BELOW: Two great toning workouts with light weights!!
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