Lifting while losing, what are the benefits?
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pitbullmama
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So if your body needs to be in an anabolic state to build muscle, and needs to be in a catabolic state to lose weight, are there any benefits at all to lifting while in a calorie deficit? I truly am at a loss here for the answer to this question. Why not cardio to burn calories until near goal and then start lifting? Can someone help me out here ?
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preserved lean mass
increase in neuromuscular adaptation0 -
bump0
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preserved lean mass
increase in neuromuscular adaptation
This, and muscle gain, in some cases.0 -
I lift weights to try and maintain as much lean muscle as possible and body re composition. You lose weight a little slower, but you will have a better chance losing fat this way. With cardio only you run the risk of losing muscle along with the fat. Then you are just skinny fat.0
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This, and muscle gain, in some cases.
You have to be pretty awesome to pull this off. I did. Therefore I am awesome.0 -
From what I understand, being obese means that you can build muscle while maintaining a deficit (correct me if I'm wrong?). At the very least, helping to maintain it. What that means: when you lose the weight you will look better & feel better. Also, muscle burns cals just by its mere existence, so more muscles = more calorie consumption at all times. Cardio is important, don't get me wrong. But, I think a balance between the two is a good goal.
Anyway, this is my newbie take on it.0 -
preserved lean massincrease in neuromuscular adaptation
This, and muscle gain, in some cases.
Kinda lost me there0 -
This, and muscle gain, in some cases.
You have to be pretty awesome to pull this off. I did. Therefore I am awesome.
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This, and muscle gain, in some cases.
You have to be pretty awesome to pull this off. I did. Therefore I am awesome.0 -
Kinda lost me there
which part?0 -
I do a lot of cardio, and also lift.
Besides helping maintain muscle mass (or build),
lifting makes you feel strong and powerful.
This feeling boosts your confidence.
Increased confidence keeps you on track and motivates you.0 -
LOL sorry neuromuscular adaptation?0
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Way too much awesome in this thread already.
:backs out of thread slowly:0 -
LOL sorry neuromuscular adaptation?
It means gaining strength not by gaining muscle, but by your central nervous system becoming more efficient at recruiting muscle fibers.0 -
*facepalm0
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Building muscle = increased BMR because muscle burns more than fat = you can eat more and maintain/lose!0
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I don't know about all this science stuff
Benefits of lifting while losing... looking good naked. Good enough reason for me.0 -
Preserve lean mass.
Not have to lose as many pounds to achieve the desired body size and shape.
Avoid ending up with a droopy *kitten*.
Feel amazing and powerful.
Be able to carry all the groceries in one trip.... but maybe that's just my laziness.0 -
For me, I reached the law of dimishing returns in terms of fat loss after 6 months with cardio only. Mix the two together and it's very effective. Notice I said fat loss, not weight loss. Body composition is what you should be aiming for.
Besides my own vanity, and the fact that I honestly enjoy lifting...I see a lot of people who are older than me with problems that could be prevented, or delayed at the very least, if they had engaged in some sort of strength training.0 -
1) To maintain muscle mass instead of losing it (losing it is common in weight loss, lifting helps delay this)
2) To get stronger!0
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