I just read this article in the Science Daily about a recent study. The study compared the weight loss of :
- People on Weight Watchers who did not exercise, to the weight loss of
- People who exercised but did not "diet".
The study found that the:
- Weight Watchers group: Lost more weight, but that weight was both fat and lean tissue (muscle)
- Exercise group: Lost less weight, but the weight they did lose was mostly intra-abdominal fat
To lose weight you need to adopt a balanced, calorie-controlled nutrition plan. However, if you want that weight to be only fat and not muscle, then you must incorporate exercise.
Strength training is very important to permanent weight loss. Strength training allows you to maintain or build upon the muscle you already have. Muscles are important to maintaining your metabolism and burning fat. Especially the most dangerous fat, which is the visceral, intra-abdominal fat.
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