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The easiest way or concept on how building muscle functions is similar to me writing this article and people are sending me emails requesting personal consulting or group training after reading this article. I am continuing to still get paid after writing this article because my calories are still being burned. With low intensity cardio, you will only burn calories during that time duration and once you stop the calories will stop as well. So, after I stop my work here I don't get paid. No wonder you see the same people on the treadmill talking on their cell phones and they never progress or see improvement. If that person is capable of holding onto their cellphone and talking at the same time, then they aren't really exercising. Thats the importance of having a well designed program that includes resistance training and a cardiovascular routine.

Another important aspect is resting. It is crucial to seeing results or the transformation of your body. When you are sleeping this is when you body is making its changes. We need sleep so we can concentrate optimally, perform better, reaction times are steady, prevent memory lapses, mood issues, and behavior problems. Your hormones that will be affected are growth
hormone, testosterone, DHEA, and melatonin while you are sleeping. Lack of sleep results in a increased level of cortisol that is released and this makes a person more hungrier. Your body
will not metabolize carbohydrates as efficiently due to the increased blood sugar levels resulting in higher insulin levels and fat storage. The suggested amount of sleep is a minimum of eight hours per night for our metabolism to work normally. Sleep is just as important besides having a healthy nutrition and exercise program.

The last part I would like to discuss comes within yourself! No matter how hard the road may seem you have to dig deep to reach your goals. I found things easier when I broke it down into smaller goals rather than the big picture because it can be discouraging at times. Once you accomplish the smaller goals, aim for the next thing on your list. Also, having another person who is on the same path like yourself helps immensely but sometimes you wont have that person around all the time. You have to continue to persevere and keep plugging away until you can see, smell and feel the finish line. Think about it, you can look at things from this perspective and when you accomplish your goals you can appreciate how you got to your long awaited destination!

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