Can A Weight Lifter Burn Muscle Mass With Aerobics?
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Francesco Castano
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A large number of bodybuilders are perplexed regarding aerobic exercise, with some feeling that such effort is necessary in controlling body fat percentage, while others preferring the concept that cardiovascular activity can risk muscle mass, or prevent further muscle building. The latter group's fear has caused many weight lifters to abandon aerobic exercise during muscle building periods, and even shy away from cardiovascular activity when fat reduction is the primary focus, but for many, the question remains as to whether the aerobic exercise hysteria is well founded, or if this notion is instead a part of bodybuilding mythology.
Most weight lifters understand the value of aerobic activity in fat burning, but the concern begins when considering the effect on muscle mass, and this idea has forced certain weight lifters to replace their moderately intense aerobic workouts with power walking, feeling that this type of activity is sufficiently intense to burn fat, but below the output necessary for muscle loss. I sometimes try to determine where exactly these ideas originate, and a collection of bodybuilders may have possibly felt so attracted to the concept of adopting less effort (which is the case when comparing walking to more intense forms of aerobic exercise), that they began spreading this rather foolish concept, or, alternatively, a collection of advertisers may have decided to design a physical fitness system filled with attractive information, namely an easy to use routine that will encourage readers to sign up due to the magnificent effortless promises. Of course, such routines have repeatedly proven themselves to be abysmal failures, offering horrid results. Yet, what bodybuilder does not relish in the thought of suppressing effort and achieving superior progress? Taking this idea one step further, do you know of any bodybuilder who would reject an excuse to abandon aerobic activity completely if he or she were convinced that doing so was helpful to muscle gains?
Yes, evil aerobics sounds appealing to a bodybuilder who seeks less effort, and advertising is an industry where the senses are tickled to the point of emotional purchase, but the virtues taught decades ago are never replaced by modern advertising slogans, despite the attempt of many exercise entrepreneurs to do so. Making aerobics seem counterproductive is an effective method at convincing a bodybuilder to purchase a specific muscle building and fat loss system, because each one of us feels a sense of intrigue at the idea of more couch time producing superior progress, but this particular gimmick does not translate into real world results. Wherever the concept surfaced, marketers have used the "cardio risks muscle" notion to promote their own products, despite the fact that aerobic exercise is not only effective in eliminating body fat when executed correctly and consistently, but does not harm muscle gain.
All weight lifters realize that a physique will deteriorate in overall aesthetic beauty as body fat levels begin to climb, and conversely, will extraordinarily improve as body fat percentage declines. Therefore, prudence suggests that any body fat reduction technique should be integrated at all times in order for the best possible bodybuilding results, and if aerobic exercise is in fact an effective fat control method, then it behooves all who are seeking the best possible bodybuilding progress to integrate aerobic exercise into their regular workout plan.
The only exception to this rule is if a bodybuilder aims primarily for muscle gain, and due to a hectic schedule or an emotional inability to accept additional workout time, he or she feels simply incapable of maintaining maximum intensity during weight lifting workouts when aerobic exercise is an added burden; in such a scenario, aerobics can be reserved for fat loss weeks only, when weight lifting workout volume decreases. But for those who have the time and wherewithal to perform consistent aerobic exercise, integrating aerobics throughout the week is effective, even during muscle building phases, as the less body fat that is accumulated during muscle gain, the more focus can be sustained on achieving muscle growth, and the more definition a bodybuilder will display throughout the year.
So, despite the skeptics and advertising mavins who claim otherwise, aerobic exercise is helpful in burning fat, will not risk muscle when following an effective diet regimen and weight training routine, and will enhance metabolism so that body fat percentage can remain acceptable at all times. If you are pursuing maximum bodybuilding progress, then consider aerobics to be your trusty fat burning ally.
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Author Resource:-
Francesco Castano authors MuscleNOW.com, a bodybuilding program for muscle gain without supplements or drugs. He also owns IncrediBody.com, an online fitness superstore selling protein powder at guaranteed lowest prices.
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