You Can Get Big or lean with the Best WorkoutA simple way of looking at this and discovering the best workout program for you is to learn a few terms and a few scientific facts. Anabolic Vs. Catabolic here are two states that the body can be in. The process of anabolic means to gain mass and size, and the opposite of that is a catabolic state. Contest preparation (the idea of getting lean) also refers to the catabolic state. Off-season and building mass relates to the anabolic state. Don't be fooled into thinking that you can do both at the same time. The body's set up with your enzymes and other body chemicals to either gain weight or lose weight, not to do both simultaneously.
So, the next time you read something that calls for gaining, "Build muscle and lose fat," a red light should go off in your head and you should realize it is marketing BS. However, you have to understand that if you are burning your own fat as a fuel, it is possible to take in lower calories and still gain muscle mass. This only applies to individuals who have a significant amount of body fat. If you are a lean person (less than 20% body fat) you are not going to have enough fat to make much of a difference. |
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