Posted by JGalt on December 4, 2001, at 19:29:18
In reply to Re: Strength training to combat AD weight gain?, posted by Vincent on December 4, 2001, at 18:18:41
Strength training would be worth a try...Bodybuilding type training would probably be more worth it though. The difference being that strength training goes exclusively for strength (usually through lower reps and higher weight w/ diet that maintains weight), bodybuilding seeks to build muscle (usually through higher reps and medium weight w/ a diet that is above maintanence calories (though you could keep your diet the same, just get more protein would cause slow but definite muscle mass increase and fat decrease)). More muscle=more calories burned while you sleep, eat, and etc. Can't remember the statistic, there's a couple of them going around...think I've seen between 25-75 more calories burned per pound of muscle you add. Also should be nice for one's self esteem to be more muscular and physically attractive, as well as to see the weights go up over time (very quickly at first, then after about 6 months at a slower rate).
I personally love strength training though, as a sport (powerlifting). Bodybuilding type stuff is also quite fun, kinda of like an opiate and adrenaline rush when you're doing it, strength training is more dopamine/opiate rush I suspect, from the stimulus of seeing your weights go up over time.JGalt
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