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12-28-2018, 12:17 PM
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Been doing some research, since losing weight and any shaping I can do, is a priority. I found a book called "Lean, Long and Strong" by a (supposedly) well know physical training coach for women. The proposition is the program builds strength and leanness without building bulk. Bulk I got; lean but retaining tone and strength is what I need. Cost me $.99 on Alibris.
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(12-28-2018, 12:17 PM)Stacia Wrote: Been doing some research, since losing weight and any shaping I can do, is a priority. I found a book called "Lean, Long and Strong" by a (supposedly) well know physical training coach for women. The proposition is the program builds strength and leanness without building bulk. Bulk I got; lean but retaining tone and strength is what I need. Cost me $.99 on Alibris.
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Stacia, that could be exactly what i am looking for. I have that 'mature lower tummy'. I'd love to shrink that and tighten it up some. I wonder if it is available as an audio book.... I could listen to it at home and in the car. Oh, thank you soo much for that. Love, Michelle
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The male anatomy is set up to add more muscle tissue as we break down the existing muscle tissue by adding more weight. I believe the key is higher repetition coupled with lower weight when doing resistance training. Diet is certainly key as you can't look lean if your BMI is 20+. I used to be in a mode of adding weight to bulk up muscle but have switched to higher reps with low weights. Doing cardio is also another key component to this. When I go to the gym, I always try to burn 800 to 1,000 calories via cardio (my resistance training is exclusive of this) through jogging on the treadmill, elliptical training and/or biking. I like to mix it up as my knees cannot handle jogging exclusively anymore.
Anne