| Using aerobics for fat loss without losing muscle is | | | | huge mistake because the body goes into |
| very important otherwise you will never get a | | | | starvation mode and this causes the metabolism |
| well-toned, leaner, sexier body. | | | | to slow down and then the body start burning |
| Losing muscle has more to do with inadequate | | | | muscle tissue to conserve energy |
| diet than with excessive aerobics. | | | | 4. Only doing aerobic exercises without doing |
| If you suspect you are losing muscle there are | | | | weight training will result in muscle loss. It is |
| four likely causes: | | | | important to understand that muscle growth |
| | | | happens as a result of weight training. |
| 1. You are not eating enough protein. Protein is the | | | | So the truth is you would rather lose muscle |
| only nutrient that is used to build muscle. You | | | | from not eating enough than from doing aerobic |
| should eat 5-6 meals containing protein every day. | | | | exercise. People think they will lose muscle during |
| These meals should be spaced 3 hours apart | | | | cardio but as long as you combine cardio and |
| from each other. | | | | weight training with good nutritional eating habits, |
| 2. Your carbohydrates are too low. This is very | | | | you'll lose fat and gain muscle. |
| important because low carb diets also use up | | | | As you can see aerobics for fat loss is definitely a |
| protein. This means you can consume huge | | | | very good thing because it can enhance your |
| amounts of protein but if your carbs is to low, | | | | recovery from weight training by promoting blood |
| you will also lose muscle. | | | | flow and oxygen transport to your muscles. |
| 3. You are not eating enough calories. This is a | | | | |