You're losing muscle | HELATH TIPS | New
You're losing muscle If you're losing muscle along with your fat, you are not alone. "In the average situation, it's bad to shed muscle rather than fat since muscle is the dominant player in body function and movement. A man who is trying to shed weight without cutting down on his caloric intake may actually gain weight in muscle before fat." This is due to hormonal changes that occur as we age. If your goal is fat loss, you should be more concerned with eating fewer calories than increasing them. This does not mean starving yourself; just eating less food and choosing lower calorie foods is a good way to get started.How about the duration of the physical activity, and an increase in it? The amount of time you spend in intense exercise also affects the amount of calories you burn during your workout. For those losing muscle, longer duration of the exercise may decrease or not increase the amount of calories you burn during the workout. Dr. Miranda-Comas explains...