How's your fitness knowledge? 10 questions on strength training - see how you do!
1.Will I get bulky muscles if I strength train?
Men have 10-30 times more testosterone than women. *
Along with a string workout regimen and nutrition, Muscle
Building Factors include (1) Testosterone (2) Illegal Drugs (3) Genetics.
2. Is it easier for some people to build muscle & get stronger?
Yes – the outer bounds of personal fitness are genetically
determined. But realty, you should focus
on personal improvements rather than comparisons.
3. Do some weight equipment develop long-lean muscles?
When it comes to equipment, No - your muscles don’t know the
difference.
Muscle Development contributions include (1) Genetics and
what your program consists of: (2)Resistance and (3)Intensity/Duration.
4. How long before I feel stronger & see changes in working out?
It really depends on
your commitment and intensity. Initial
strength improvements happen in the first 4-6 weeks . You can wake up 50% of muscle that was
previously inactive.
5. What happens to muscles when I get stronger?
You can get stronger without getting bigger.
75-80% of strength gains come from nerves being able to
rally dormant muscle fibers to contract.
20-25% come from your muscles getting bigger (hypertrophy).
6. Do Muscles Turn to Fat if I stop strength training?
No. Fat looks like thin-walled
honeycomb & muscle like bundles of straw.
An athlete that quits training, the muscles shrink (atrophied from
disuse) & if they continue to eat & not exercise they will gain weight.
No Spot reduction is not possible. You can however influence muscle definition
by (1) Losing Fat and (2) Strength training.
No.
Lifting weights is non-impact & increased muscle gains help to burn
calories, lose weight & increase metabolism.
No, although everyone is different,
it really just depends on your fitness goals.
No, 2-3 times per week
for 30 minutes per workout is all you need. Hey, that's one of the main benefits of Dynabody Fitness workouts. Intensity
and commitment are the major factors in seeing results – both in the way you
look and feel.
