Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice. Now this week, we are talking to those of you that are on the weight loss journey and want to make sure your body stays working well while trying to lose weight. What things do you need to keep in mind with your exercise to make sure your body stays functioning at its highest, even while shedding the pounds?
1) Include total body weight training
Tip #1 to help you lose weight without the breakdown is to include total body weight training. Often when people are trying to lose weight they focus a lot of time on the cardio because they believe it to be the higher calorie burning exercise. But, weight training is going to maintenance your muscles and will make sure your joints are staying healthy and moving well.
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Related: 3 Reasons Why You MUST Do Resistance Training
2) Schedule with your local Muscle Activation Techniques® Specialist
Tip #2 to help you lose weight without the breakdown is to schedule an appointment with your local Muscle Activation Techniques® specialist. MAT® specialists are trained to figure out where your body is most likely to break down from a muscular perspective and get those areas tuned up. So, while you are working out, while you are doing your cardio, or while you are doing your weight training, your body stays functioning well because your muscles are working well.
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3) Use exercise as a complement, not your main source of weight loss
Tip #3 to help you lose weight without the breakdown is to use exercise as a complement to your weight loss, not as the main source of your weight loss. Thinking about exercise is this manner helps you to not over do your exercise as this may lead to you wearing down your body as you lose weight. Use exercise for what it is really good at which is keeping your joints moving well and keeping you body functioning well.
Action Step: Considering adding in other weight loss lifestyle factors like meditation, nutrition, or stress management activities.
