subject: Burn Fat and Build Muscle: How to Successfully Do This [print this page] Burn Fat and Build Muscle: How to Successfully Do This
One of the goals when someone is losing weight is to burn fat and build muscle. Men and women alike would like to be able to achieve this but the workout will also depend on how much muscle the person wants to gain. If you want to be able to burn and build muscle at the same time, follow these tips: First tip is to do a lot of cardiovascular exercises. Without these exercises, you won't be able to burn your fats that will enable you to build muscle later on. There are many types of cardiovascular exercises that you can which includes running, brisk walking, jogging, skipping rope and dancing. If you really want to lose the extra fat, make sure you do cardio exercises regularly, at least 30 minutes to an hour a day.
The next tip is to do weight training. The weight you will be carrying will depend on how much muscle you are building and what type of body you are gunning for. If you are someone who wants to be a body builder, then you will need an intensive workout routine. But if you just want to burn fat and build muscle that is appropriate for your body, make sure you focus on lifting the right weight load and doing the right amount of repetitions and sets. For toning purposes, focus on your reps and not the weight, but if you are getting bulky muscles, focus on the weight and doing less reps. This is the most effective way to get the muscles you want.
You can also do circuit training wherein you mix cardio exercises with weight training. This is one of the best and easy ways to be able to burn your fats and build muscles in the process too. Circuit training can be done in a running track or any big space. You can run and then lift and then run again. It will be best to finish laps before resting. Although circuit training can be very hard and strenuous, it will still work wonders for your body.
And the last tip is to eat properly. Crash dieting is never recommended especially if you are working out. You get the energy in the food you eat and you also need the calories and protein to be able to build your muscles. Your diet is crucial in achieving the body you want. And if you want to burn fat and build muscle, you must eat healthily and appropriately along with doing the different exercises you need.
