Go Strong Not Skinny

It’s not about dieting, it’s about a lifestyle change!

It seems like healthy eating and fitness are being pushed to the background while everyone over-indulges causing various health and weight problems.  We are advocates for clean eating and cheat days/treats which aren’t a bad thing if you know how to apply them.  You can have your cake and eat it too if you follow a few simple rules.

For women in particular, a little muscle definition not only looks good, but also has tons of health benefits….

Getting active is a sure-fire way to increase the amount of muscle you have, which in turn will rev up your metabolism. Do a mixture of aerobic and resistance training for best results. And don’t forget to be more active in your daily life too.

Increase the amount of muscle in your body to burn more calories.

• 0.5 kg of muscle burns about 50 calories a day
• 0.5 kg of fat burns 4 calories a day

Training with weights just 2 – 3 times a week for around 20 minutes is enough to build muscle. Not only will you be burning more calories, you’ll look better – whatever your weight.

Resistance Training — Muscle tone burns fat:

Most of you probably know that in order to burn fat resistance training is needed to strengthen your muscles and raise your metabolism.

First your muscle fibers break down with microscopic tears as you push or pull against resistance. Then your muscles feel sore for a few days as your body mends and rebuilds the tears. During the rebuilding process your muscle fibers grow in thicker and stronger—hence the term “hard body”. If you neglect your muscles and stick only with cardio, then your metabolism will waste away along with your firm lean tissue.

Want firm legs, arms and abs?

Well, this is exactly how you get them – through resistance training! Resistance training is anything that gives resistance against your muscles. Resistance training can literally change your entire body, let alone your self-confidence and self-esteem, but most importantly, resistance training could possibly be the best thing that you will ever do to keep your body looking better than ever.

Metabolism:

Resistance training is the one thing that we do that elevates our metabolism for hours after a workout.

Cardiovascular workouts are effective and necessary, but, after an hour of running, your metabolism is only elevated for less than an hour before going back down to normal.

On the other hand, resistance training will literally raise your metabolism permanently. This happens because weight lifting is actually a process of breaking down muscle tissue and re-building it back stronger, firmer and more toned.

Other Benefits to Resistance Training

• Healthy Bone Density
• Increased Strength
• Improved Coordination
• Raised Self Esteem
• Renewed Confidence
• Feel Good Endorphins
• Feel Younger Than Ever

So… are you ready to take control of your life and make the necessary changes to get the results you want?

If you have 5, 10 or even 12 kilos to lose your goal is within your reach.

Forget about the quick-fix, focus instead on lifestyle.

At BPStudio we can carefully put together a program to ensure good quality nutrition, with a lower fat and increased protein nutritional profile, to make sure your body can make the most of the exercise plan.

You will be given exercises that have been chosen to help you get the shape you want and can be done alongside any other exercise you would normally do.

Make the change to a healthier life.  Make 2013 your healthiest year yet!