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  • Add Muscle Without The Fat

    If you are looking to add muscle without the fat, a combination of cardio and strength training is the way to go. Cardio will help you burn that unwanted fat while strength training will both tone and build muscle. Your overall fitness goals will play an important role in how your particular program is configured.

    If you are looking to lose fat and build muscle, the following tips will get you started with the right workout and diet plan. Keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat, so losing fat and gaining muscle won't necessarily mean losing actual pounds. It will give you a lean body and will be healthier all around.

    Set goals for yourself. Start with the ultimate goal of losing fat and gaining muscle and figure out the smaller goals you must reach in order for this to occur. You'll want to concentrate on reaching these individual goals. Don't look at the whole picture as this can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Instead, consider each small goal you achieve and know you are working toward achieving the big one.

    Know what you want to lose and gain. If you are aware of how much fat you want to lose, you will know what goals to set where diet and cardio are concerned. Knowing how much muscle you want to gain will help you determine your strength training needs. Then it is just a matter of combining them together to "get jacked."

    Drink plenty of water. You should always drink 48 to 64 ounces of water each day. While this may seem like a lot, you will be surprised at the results it will produce. Your body needs water to perform all functions. When you drink it, all your organs are able to work properly. Water also helps to flush out unwanted substances from your body.

    Eat five to seven small meals a day. Eating several meals is much better for you than consuming three big ones. Besides the three large ones, many people also add snacks which won't help you lose fat and gain muscle. Your muscles definitely need to be fed, but with healthy foods. Smaller meals will enable your body to digest the food properly and use it instead of storing it as fat. Those small meals and your workout will go hand in hand and you will begin seeing positive results in no time.

    Get plenty of protein. Lean meats have protein as do many other healthy foods. If you will be doing some intense strength training, you might consider purchasing dietary supplements in the form of protein as well. These come in the form of powders that can be mixed with other foods or added to shakes and bars which can actually serve as one of your small meals. Many people eat protein just after a workout. It helps your muscles through the recovery process by speeding it up, thus enabling you to visit the gym more frequently.
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