So, you’ve lost weight.
But you may be wondering, “Now what?”
Fortunately, we’re here to help guide you.
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The next step on your fitness journey should be to build muscle mass andboost your strength.
Why is this the best next step?
Well, for several excellent reasons.
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“Building muscle afterweight lossis an excellent decision.
Increase your calories slowly.
This is where tracking calories using an online tool like Cronometer or MyFitnessPal can come in handy.
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“Instead, try adding some extra servings of protein and carbs each day.
You should focus on slowly gaining between 0.5 to one pound per week.”
Focus on hypertrophy-based weight lifting.
Hypertrophy training prioritizes building muscle mass as opposed to strength.
Stick to this routine for at least eight weeks (preferably 12 or more for best results).”
Consume high-quality carbs after workouts.
Without them, your body won’t have the energy to train hard and build muscle.
“Consider cutting back to one or two sessions per week.
You’ll still get heart-healthy benefits from your weight training if it’s challenging enough.
