Exercise: Cut back and get fat
When exercisers in one study slacked on physical activity, they gained weight. And guess what? The more they slacked, the more they gained. It's worth mentioning that slackers who kept a bit of workout in their worlds didn't pack on the pounds as much as those who let their efforts slide to zero. Still, their numbers climbed. And what's worse? The more prolonged the hiatus, the harder it is to take weight off once old habits are embraced again. That's right -- simply working out like you once did won't work. You have to do more.
Motivated to stick with your fitness now? I am.
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10-13-2008 @ 2:45PM
Andrew R said...
Hey Jacki,
I'd agree with you that if all things are held constant, reducing the amount of days a week that you work out will lead to weight gain, simply due to the fact that you aren't burning as many calories. However, for someone like me who works out 6 days a week, I've found that once or twice a year it's good for me to take a few days off, even up to a week in order to give my muscles a chance to fully heal and rebuild. During this time, I am very conscious of my food intake. If done properly, you can come back even stronger!
All the Best,
Andrew R
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