A much debated issue is whether it is possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time. One point of view is that it is not possible because the extra energy and calories needed to build muscle stop you losing belly fat. Another viewpoint is that it is indeed possible but not very effective.
There is a way however, and this is the secret to knowing how get ripped abs though, whilst gaining muscle tissue at the same time. This can be achieved in such a way that the workouts you perform actually increases the bodies metabolic rate which burns the fat off rather than by calorie deprivation.
Exercises that work and stimulate the muscles into growth whilst at the same time increasing the metabolic load are what is required. It is not possible to go into the gym and exercise individual muscle groups, bodybuilder style, if you want to achieve this. For example, when performing a bench press, you are working the chest and upper body muscles but not utilizing the stabilizing muscles of the legs and abdomen.
Instead of the bench press, single dumbbell presses can be performed on an exercise ball. The weight is light whilst doing the single dumbbell presses, and still focuses on the chest, but it will also be working almost every other muscle group in the body giving a tremendous workout.
You may not get Mr Olympia sized pecs this way but you will increase muscle mass whilst at the same time burning and losing fat.
Performing push ups with your feet elevated on the exercise ball is another exercise that will work the upper body and at the same time increase metabolic load. The number of body stabilizers used will give a whole body workout which will quickly start to burn calories even without having to make changes in the diet.
With the increase in metabolic rate and stimulation of muscle growth it is vital to have a good nutritional plan in place. Eating at least 5-6 times a day will keep the metabolic rate surging along. Protein in the diet is important for muscle recovery and growth but the extra meals will also help you body to be flooded with fat burning enzymes.
New science has shown that it is not necessary to consume large quantities of protein to build muscle, it is the timing which is more critical. The key is to take in a fast digesting whey protein prior to working out and then immediately after, allowing you to build muscle whilst at the same time getting ripped abs.
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