Hi
Spring is
in the Air
And spring is the time when men’s (or women’s) thoughts turn to . . . their waistlines. That’s right. Their abs. They want tight, taut abs. Maybe even a six-pack (if they're young enough).
Then summer is next, and of course nobody wants a belly drooping over one’s belt line in summer shorts or a swimsuit. Still, we don’t need an actual six-pack to be firm and fit. The path to firm and fit (or even a six-pack) is right here. And if you work at it, you can have them. The information on how to do it is free.
Common question: If I stop exercising, will my ab muscles turn to fat? No! Muscle and fat are two different things, so that’s impossible. However, muscle does shrink when it is not used. So if you stop exercising but continue consuming the same daily calories, you will gain fat because you are not burning as many calories as you did before. But muscle cannot transform itself
into fat. It just doesn’t happen.
Question No. 2: Are early morning workouts best for burning fat? There may be some advantage in losing more fat by working out before your first meal of the day, as your body must tap into more of its reserves. But this is fine-tuning (and controversial). If it is convenient and you have the energy at that hour, try it. But, overall, the best time to work out is when you can most consistently fit exercise into your day. Consistently is the keyword.
I hope my answers clarified some common fitness questions.
Stay healthy. Stay fit.
Logan
Senior Exercise Central
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Sincerely,
Logan Franklin
The Gray Iron Fitness Newsletter
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