Tanning Special

2009-03-25T15:33:00.001-07:00

For a limited time Spring Creek Athletic Club is offering 2 months of tanning for only $35.

Build Muscle To Burn Fat

2009-03-25T14:41:00.000-07:00

If you believe the myth that you can either burn fat OR build muscle then you are in for a big surprise today. It is not only possible to burn fat and build muscle at the same time, it is extremely basic and not many people realize it.

Interval Training (Our circuit training class) is primarily the major play in fat loss. It is the new revolutionized version of cardio. But whereas cardio can be blamed for fat loss AND muscle loss, interval training is just the opposite. Unlike cardio, interval training requires a maximum of 20 minutes.

If you are primarily concerned with fat loss while building muscle, then interval training is perfect for you. You will not only burn fat even while you sleep, but you will be comfortable with the fact that it doesn't cause muscle loss either.

Strength Training or shall I say Resistance Training, is another member of the fat loss and muscle building regime. Most people believe that resistance training will bulk you up, and as much as I would love to believe this statement, it is NOT true!

Bulking up requires big changes in diet and workout methods. Your reps will be shorter and the rest periods will be longer.

When it comes to burning fat and building muscle at the same time, you need to stick with 8-12 reps using proper form and speed. Make sure you choose total body Resistance Training so you don't waste much time in your workouts.

Total Body exercises like squats, lunges, leg curls, pushups, bench presses, and rows are great total body exercises that work the major muscle groups in your body. (The major muscles groups contain the most fat) By working the major muscles, you will work the smaller muscles too, so there's nothing left out.

Adding more muscle mass to the body is a smart way to burn fat. Each pound of muscle in your body increases your metabolic rate even while you are doing nothing. More muscles mass equals more fat loss.

If you want to build more muscle and burn fat at the same time, then incorporating resistance training is the biggest benefit to attain your goal. By training with weights and keeping track of your target heart rate at the same time you will build muscle, burn fat, and also strengthen your cardio system.

I hope you realize that diet plays an important role in burning fat and building muscle.