Don't get me wrong, we love the gym, so much so that we are one. But you're going to need more than your workout to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
There are a lot of wonderful things that you can do for your health at the gym. Resistance training (training with weights or extra load) is very impactful for your fitness and is as close to the fountain of youth as you can get. The gym is where great benefits happen, but to get the most of it, you need to pair it with more activity and supportive nutrition. If you are looking only to the gym to help you lose weight, you’re going to be disappointed.
The calories that you burn during your workout count for maybe an hour out of your day. What you eat and how much you move play the biggest role. The gym is where you build lean muscle that helps get that toned/athletic look and improves your health. The only way to reveal your hard work is to make sure your nutrition and activity support your goals.
We all know we sit too much. Our bodies are meant to move, and all that movement contributes to our calorie use for the day. That hour at the gym needs to be a part of your overall activity—not the sole source. That means we need to get up and get moving. Not only will it help you lose weight, but it will help you recover from your workouts and feel better overall.
Don’t rely on the gym to be your exclusive source of movement. Rather, make the gym a part of your regular active day!
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Michael Bolick B.S., A.C.E, PN1
Next Level Personal Training
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