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| Toning up is achieved by reducing body fat whilst having an adequate amount of muscle. This includes having a balanced diet, whilst completing both cardiovascular and resistance training. You can look at toning up as having layers of fat over your muscles. Some people have a doona over their muscles whereas some have glad wrap so their muscles are clearly visible. |
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If you want some serious weight loss, cardio will become your best friend. To lose weight, you have to expend more energy than you consume. This is why it is essential to have a good diet and exercise program. Your exercise program should consist of mainly cardio, however, it should also be supplemented by resistance training. Your heart rate should be kept up during the session to ensure that you burn the most calories in the time you have. Good nutrition is vital, as is the importance of choosing the right foods and right portion sizes.
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| If you want to get bigger and increase your muscle mass then this section is for you. To get bigger you have to place a large amount of stress on the muscles and then let them recover and grow. Most of your training will be dedicated to weights whilst also having a good diet. Diet is an important aspect of bulking up as your body will require more protein (found in meat and fish) to grow. |
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| If you are looking to improve your sports performance by doing work in the gym, it is important to recognise which factors are important in your preferred sport. Some sports require a lot of flexibility, such as gymnastics while on the other hand endurance is an important factor for running or cycling. |
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| For the more mature athlete, training can be extremely beneficial. As a person ages, they will start to lose bone mineral density. As bone mineral density declines, the bones become brittle and will be more susceptible to a fracture. Doing regular resistance training can help prevent bone mineral density depletion, and can even aid in strengthening bones. Resistance training is also important for more mature adults, as muscle mass declines in old age, increasing fragility. |
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