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Looking into Cross
Training can improve Your Workout
When we weigh ourselves the scale does not let us know how fit and
in shape we are. It just gives us our basic weight and lets us
know if we should lose weight or maybe even gain some weight. Our
weight is actually made up of the composition of our body tissue,
for example a man's fatty tissue should be no more than 14% and a
women's fatty tissue should be no more than 20%. We some fat to
protect our internal organs and protect us from the elements.
However, too much fat can lead to heart disease, diabetes, gout,
high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and gall bladder
problems. If you are finding that your fat index is too high or
would just like to get in shape to have a healthier life cross
training is always an option. Cross training will lower your fat
content by turning fat to muscle. Concentrating only on your
weight will not necessarily lower the fat index, both weight loss
has to happen along with gaining muscle.
It is important to lower the number of calories that are taken in
and keeping that number around 3,500. You must burn 3,500 calories
to lose a pound of fat. So if you are working out you might be
taking more calories, however you will also be burning many of
these. There has to be a balance between the two so you stay
healthy and have enough energy to keep working out. You can do
this through working out or through cross training.
Cross training involves activities such as swimming, running, and
cycling. Doing these sports will keep the routine fun and fresh,
but also improve your health. Cross training involves distance for
extended periods of time at a very constant rate. This improves
the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and burns calories quickly.
There are three basic components you should know about that are
involved in cross training and they are:
1. Endurance exercise that improves the heart, lungs, and blood
vessels. This would be walking or jogging at a predetermined
distance at a very steady and even pace.
2. Strengthening the muscles and improving posture. These include
mountain biking or cross country riding. Also, doing laps in a
pool and pushing the distance will get these results too.
3. Improving joint mobility, along with relieving aches and pains.
These are for example static stretching exercises.
Remember just lowering your weight does not necessarily lower your
fat content. Yes you have shed pounds, but if there is no muscle
then all there is fat and the fat index will still be too high.
Losing weight is also about turning fat into muscle and lowering
the fat index. Cross training is a great way to do this and make
you feel great while you’re doing it.
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