Question:
I’m looking to lose body fat, and change my body to look lean and muscular. However, I don’t want the bulky look of a man. How do I get lean while using weights and machines?
(Susan, Port Jefferson).
Answer:
To decrease body fat and increase muscle mass without that thick look, you can use this simple plan.
- You’ll increase your aerobics or cardio to 4 to 5 times a week, 30 to 45 minutes per session.
- Structure your diet to decrease your daily caloric intake. Burn more than you put in.
- When it comes to strength training, stay away from big muscle movements
For example, instead of:
- Bar squats-------------------------do lunges
- Shoulder presses-------------------do dumbbell lateral raises/ front raises
- Bench presses----------------------do push-ups or dumbbell flyes
If you need help with form and technique, ask someone, a trainer, to help get you started. He or she will be happy to help you.
Work hard and most importantly, stay consistent. Those small steps get you giant gains.
