Find out which tips for drying your body can be used as efficiently as possible, and which ones to forget about in order to preserve muscle mass as much as possible. As part of this article, we will talk about the negative factors and myths of losing weight in bodybuilding.
The negative impact of sports on the body while losing weight
There is an opinion among the people that playing sports brings only health benefits. However, there are research results that indicate the existence of negative factors. While this is more true of professional sports, at the amateur level, the benefits certainly outweigh them. Let's take a look at a few of the negative points that can occur when playing sports.
Stress
Don't think that pro athletes are completely healthy. Perhaps they have no problems with their physical condition, but due to constant stress, the psyche is very significantly depleted. Most of the scandals involving athletes are caused by this very fact.
Trauma
No one is immune from injuries in sports, and it will probably not be possible to find an athlete who could avoid them. Most often, the list of injuries sustained by athletes in their careers is quite impressive. The fact that any damage negatively affects physical health is beyond doubt.
Falling IQ
It may be that the word “drop” is not entirely appropriate here, but in the course of some studies, there has been a decrease in scores when passing IQ tests. Let's say during one study in which football players and ordinary people took part, athletes showed slightly worse results. Scientists explain this by micro concussions that a football player receives at the moment of hitting the ball.
Bad mood
When people go in for sports for themselves, their mood rises. But in professional sports, training is often forced, and this fact definitely leads to a drop in mood.
Depression
Very often pro-athletes get depressed. This is most often the case for those who do not use the services of a personal trainer. The reason for this is high loads, for which the body is not prepared.
Fall in sexual activity
Professional athletes devote a huge amount of time to training. In such a busy schedule, there may simply not be enough energy and time for a full-fledged sex life. This, in turn, can lead to a deterioration in the work of erectile function.
High endorphin levels
With high physical activity in the body, the production of endorphins increases. These substances increase the pain threshold and as a result, it is difficult for a person to hear an alarm signal from his own body.
Low training efficiency
Some bodybuilders, performing a certain exercise, may not even be aware of which muscle groups are currently being worked out. And this, in turn, sharply reduces the effectiveness of the training.
Bodybuilding Weight Loss Myths
Losing excess weight is necessary not only for athletes, but also for many people. However, this is not always possible to achieve. Often times, myths that are ingrained in the minds of people are to blame for the low efficiency of the fight against fat. We will now look at the most common ones.
You can not eat food at night
Perhaps this is the most powerful and common myth associated with weight loss. Pro athletes often eat before bed, although there are certainly certain restrictions. First of all, they relate to fats and carbohydrates. You can safely eat dairy products or other foods containing protein compounds in the evening.
Pump your abs and your belly will be perfect
In the course of research, scientists were able to establish that in order to burn one kilo of fat, it is necessary to perform three and a half thousand body lifts on an empty stomach. If you exercise after a meal, then the body will spend glucose from the blood for energy, and not fat stores. It is assumed that professional sumo wrestlers have the most powerful abs. But due to the presence of a large amount of fat, it is simply not visible.
Scales show real weight
The scale displays a person's total body weight, but it will not help you determine the percentage of fat. The less fat you have, the more attractive your appearance will be. Also, bone mass, which is an individual indicator for each person, has a great influence on the total body weight.
You can only lose weight by starving
Often people think they can only lose weight through fasting. This is a completely wrong assumption. You must eat regularly and your diet must be balanced. Eliminate flour and sweets, and limit your fat intake. But at the same time, it is necessary to leave a certain amount of animal fats, since they are used by the body to synthesize hormones.
Bodybuilders are always in good shape
Athletes who look at you from the pages of specialized magazines are in fact in great shape at the time of the photo shoot. However, it takes several months to reach it. Bodybuilders often reach their peak form about a month before the start of the tournament. Those athletes who perform throughout the year, for example, football players, are forced to be in constant good shape. Since they are constantly exercising, the fat mass does not have time to gain.
Calorie intake is the main cause of obesity
Everyone knows that in order to get rid of excess weight, it is necessary to reduce the energy value of the diet. However, not everyone loses weight after that. This is due to the fact that not only the calorie content of the diet affects the set of fat mass. An important indicator is also the glycemic index of food, which shows the speed of their absorption.
Let's say sweets have a high glycemic index and, for this reason, can cause weight gain. The concentration of sugar in the blood also has an effect, which can cause the release of insulin (if there is a lot of sugar). This hormone slows down the burning of fat. With a deficit of energy, the body actively uses glycogen stores located in the liver and muscles. Thus, if you consume, say, a lot of sweets in the morning, and starve in the evening, then you will only lose muscle mass, and fat will grow.
Exercise is enough to burn fat
Many beginners believe that this is exactly what happens. Eating less and exercising a lot can help you lose weight quickly. At the same time, they eat the "wrong" food and spend several hours in the hall. This will not lead you to achieve the result. Nutrition should be balanced, and it is also necessary to use cardio training, conducting these exercises on an empty stomach.
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