We believe you Have heard so many terms from the fitness world and everything this already confused you.
You do not know whether to start from bulking or toning? We are here to help you.
(Before you start reading this article, it is recommended that you read the article on calorie balance first). Let’s start briefly. In bulking, the goal is to gain more muscle mass, regardless of the amount of fat that is added to our body. In toning, the goal is to decrease the percentage of fat and maintain as much muscle mass as possible. If you want to check your caloric balance, click here. If you wnat to check your BMI click here. If you want to know your fat % click here. Hope we have already helped you a little bit. Now, let’s go in-depth.
When we work on muscle mass
Our goal is to give the muscle all the fuel it needs to grow. Don’t be shy with the number of calories you get, so God forbid the process will not be harmed (of course we eat nutritious things and not empty calories with high aglycemic value). It is important that our muscles will not lack anything to develop, grow, strengthen, and recover as quickly as possible. When a muscle produces muscle, fat is formed along with it. It is a natural process of the body.
The bulking process is especially suitable for trainees who want to see more muscle on themselves, and those who want to gain weight as fast as possible. Mass periods are also suitable for athletes at certain times of their year.
The toning period
A period where we try to lower our body fat percentage, so that they can see more of the muscles, or simply because we want to remove fat from our body. During this period we need to be more aware of what we are putting into our bodies. During this period we should be in a calorie deficit (put in fewer calories than we spend), we shoukd consume a little more protein than usual and fewer carbs. This period should come with a suitable program in the gym, which works on toning the muscles and not enlarging them (this recommendation may vary depending on the trainee). For athletes, a toning period is only recommended for overweight athletes and athletes who compete by weight category.
Whether you have chosen a bulking period or a toning period
Beyond a unique program for that bulking or toning period, you need to adjust your diet. It is not recommended to get a diet menu from fitness trainers who are not certified to do so. There are people who have got a degree and an internship to become nutritionists. And there is probably a reason for that. Do not go to a fitness trainer who has done a short course (at best) and thinks he can build you a menu.
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