drtbear1967
Musclechemistry Board Certified Member
While we want to get big as much as the next guy, the truth is that if you don’t cut that annoying body fat you simply will never be able to show off those impressive gains. Being shredded is almost as important as building muscle. In fact, by lowering your bodyfat you can even make it look like you are bigger because your muscles will be far more defined. If you have been struggling to lose fat consistently, check out the article below for the top 5 reasons most people aren’t shredded.
[h=3]1 – You Don’t Lift Heavy[/h]For some reason guys think that they should lift lighter weight for higher reps when they are on a cut. We believe it’s because the rationale is that more reps equals more calories burned. However, the reality is that it’s not the amount of reps you perform but the way the work affects your body. Research shows that lifting heavy weights will rev up your metabolism far more than lifting with lighter weights. As a result, you will be burning more calories around the clock.
Another reason lifting heavy when on a cut is important is that it helps you maintain that precious muscle mass. When you start lifting lighter weights it signals to your body that all that muscle you are carrying around isn’t needed. It’s no surprise then that a lot of these guys end up burning just as much muscle on their cut as fat. By continuing to lift heavy weights you will send an important message to your body – that you still need that muscle. As a result, your body will be more likely to keep that muscle. Remember that each pound of muscle burns 50 calories per day, so the more muscle you retain the higher your metabolism will be throughout your cut.
[h=3]2 – You Are Inactive Throughout the Gym[/h]There is a reason that people who live in the suburbs tend to be fatter than their downtown counterparts. People who live in cities tend to walk a lot more and use public transport (which requires walking, standing). People who live in the suburbs simply get in their car, drive to work and then sit at a desk all day. In other words, people who live in the suburbs aren’t very physically active.
This concept can be applied to bodybuilding as well. Research shows that people who are inactive or who spend the majority of their days sitting (even if they go to the gym 3-4 times per week) are less effective at burning fat. As a result, they tend to have lower metabolisms and struggle to achieve that shredded physique. There is a reason that people who walk or bike to work every day tend to be in much better shape. Not only are they burning more calories but they are also allowing nutrients to move throughout their bodies more effectively. There are many ways you can add some extra movement into your life, such as taking the stairs instead of an elevator, getting up every 20-30 minutes if you are sitting in front of the TV or computer and parking further from store entrances so you have to walk more.
[h=3]3 – You Don’t Eat Enough[/h]Yes, you read that correctly. One of the main reasons people aren’t shredded is because they diet far too aggressively. Remember that your body isn’t as keen to lose fat as you are. It needs that bodyfat as a reserve for times when food is scarce. Obviously this is an evolutionary function and your body hasn’t clued in that food is plentiful, but it’s simply the reality we live in. If you start cutting calories too quickly your body will respond by reducing metabolism so that you don’t lose too much fat at once.
This is why most experienced bodybuilders recommend going on small calorie deficits. This encourages your body to lose fat slowly and sustainably without causing your body to reduce the metabolism. It might take longer, but it’s far better than the alternative. Most people who crash diet end up losing a ton of muscle mass and achieve the dreaded skinny-fat physique. If you want to lose fat and get shredded make sure you are on a small calorie deficit of 250-500 calories per day. You
[h=3]4 – You Don’t Take a Fat Burner[/h]One of the most effective ways of making sure your metabolism doesn’t drop is to eat foods that are scientifically proven to fire up metabolism. However, trying to incorporate all of these foods into your diet can be tricky. That’s where fat burners come in – they use natural ingredients backed by scientific research. That means you will get all the benefit of a natural metabolism in a convenient pill form.
A high quality fat burner won’t be cheap, but it will make sure you make steady gains without burning muscle like most people do. When you finally achieve that shredded physique you’ve been working for you will be glad you paid the price of one of these fat burners.
[h=3]5 – You Don’t Do HIIT Cardio[/h]Forget about running on a treadmill for an hour in order to burn calories. All that does is boost your cortisol levels which means less testosterone and more muscle loss. Instead, do HIIT cardio. Your workouts will be shorter but they will burn more calories and preserve muscle mass. HIIT cardio – high intensity interval training – involves doing short bursts of intense activity followed up with short recovery periods. This constant change in heart rate keeps your body off guard and results in significantly more fat being burned. Keep in mind that these workouts are very taxing on your body and should only be performed on non-lifting days. Make the switch to HIIT today and not only will you burn more fat – you will have more free time to spend preparing healthy meals
[h=3]1 – You Don’t Lift Heavy[/h]For some reason guys think that they should lift lighter weight for higher reps when they are on a cut. We believe it’s because the rationale is that more reps equals more calories burned. However, the reality is that it’s not the amount of reps you perform but the way the work affects your body. Research shows that lifting heavy weights will rev up your metabolism far more than lifting with lighter weights. As a result, you will be burning more calories around the clock.
Another reason lifting heavy when on a cut is important is that it helps you maintain that precious muscle mass. When you start lifting lighter weights it signals to your body that all that muscle you are carrying around isn’t needed. It’s no surprise then that a lot of these guys end up burning just as much muscle on their cut as fat. By continuing to lift heavy weights you will send an important message to your body – that you still need that muscle. As a result, your body will be more likely to keep that muscle. Remember that each pound of muscle burns 50 calories per day, so the more muscle you retain the higher your metabolism will be throughout your cut.
[h=3]2 – You Are Inactive Throughout the Gym[/h]There is a reason that people who live in the suburbs tend to be fatter than their downtown counterparts. People who live in cities tend to walk a lot more and use public transport (which requires walking, standing). People who live in the suburbs simply get in their car, drive to work and then sit at a desk all day. In other words, people who live in the suburbs aren’t very physically active.
This concept can be applied to bodybuilding as well. Research shows that people who are inactive or who spend the majority of their days sitting (even if they go to the gym 3-4 times per week) are less effective at burning fat. As a result, they tend to have lower metabolisms and struggle to achieve that shredded physique. There is a reason that people who walk or bike to work every day tend to be in much better shape. Not only are they burning more calories but they are also allowing nutrients to move throughout their bodies more effectively. There are many ways you can add some extra movement into your life, such as taking the stairs instead of an elevator, getting up every 20-30 minutes if you are sitting in front of the TV or computer and parking further from store entrances so you have to walk more.
[h=3]3 – You Don’t Eat Enough[/h]Yes, you read that correctly. One of the main reasons people aren’t shredded is because they diet far too aggressively. Remember that your body isn’t as keen to lose fat as you are. It needs that bodyfat as a reserve for times when food is scarce. Obviously this is an evolutionary function and your body hasn’t clued in that food is plentiful, but it’s simply the reality we live in. If you start cutting calories too quickly your body will respond by reducing metabolism so that you don’t lose too much fat at once.
This is why most experienced bodybuilders recommend going on small calorie deficits. This encourages your body to lose fat slowly and sustainably without causing your body to reduce the metabolism. It might take longer, but it’s far better than the alternative. Most people who crash diet end up losing a ton of muscle mass and achieve the dreaded skinny-fat physique. If you want to lose fat and get shredded make sure you are on a small calorie deficit of 250-500 calories per day. You
[h=3]4 – You Don’t Take a Fat Burner[/h]One of the most effective ways of making sure your metabolism doesn’t drop is to eat foods that are scientifically proven to fire up metabolism. However, trying to incorporate all of these foods into your diet can be tricky. That’s where fat burners come in – they use natural ingredients backed by scientific research. That means you will get all the benefit of a natural metabolism in a convenient pill form.
A high quality fat burner won’t be cheap, but it will make sure you make steady gains without burning muscle like most people do. When you finally achieve that shredded physique you’ve been working for you will be glad you paid the price of one of these fat burners.
[h=3]5 – You Don’t Do HIIT Cardio[/h]Forget about running on a treadmill for an hour in order to burn calories. All that does is boost your cortisol levels which means less testosterone and more muscle loss. Instead, do HIIT cardio. Your workouts will be shorter but they will burn more calories and preserve muscle mass. HIIT cardio – high intensity interval training – involves doing short bursts of intense activity followed up with short recovery periods. This constant change in heart rate keeps your body off guard and results in significantly more fat being burned. Keep in mind that these workouts are very taxing on your body and should only be performed on non-lifting days. Make the switch to HIIT today and not only will you burn more fat – you will have more free time to spend preparing healthy meals
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