Is it possible to go from having an average body to an extremely lean / muscular body?
For example, I'm 5 ft 116 pounds. I have a small frame. I look like a flabbier 116 pounds (a muscular person who weighs 116 would look a lot thinner), but I'm not big by any means.
My question is, can I go from having an average looking body to very lean / cut / muscular (not bulky)? And by very lean, I mean fitness competitor lean (not that I want to be one, just using that for an example)? Also, do genetics play a role? My father was a fitness competitor, but I take after my mother more.
What should I be eating / how should I work out? I'm pretty educated when it comes to dieting (cardio, weight training, protein / carbs/ fat, etc.), but I don't know specifics.
2006-10-16 02:26:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It is definetly possible. Start doing weight training 2-3 times a week. Remember that if after 10 reps you don't feel a burn than you are not using heavy enough weights. Don't worry you won't get bulky.
Also do at least 30 minutes of cardio 3-5 times a week. You need to burn off extra fat so that your newly toned muscle will show through.
Lastly, drink plenty of water. 60-80 oz. of water a day would be a good start, but try for 1 oz per lb of your body weight. For example if you weigh 115 than you should shoot for 115 oz. of water.
You can do it. Conistancy is key. Believe me I am struggling with the same goals. Good Luck!
2006-10-16 02:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by chanel82 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscular mass is genetic. Go for tone. You could get lean with cuts if you tone your body by doing a lot of repetition instead of heavy weights.
2006-10-16 09:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you what worked for me, I was having everyone's advice telling me things that didn't work. First of all I invisioned how I wanted to look, I meditated to disciplant my eating habits. I started and listed to my intervoice which led me to victory!!!!!!!. This is in a short explaination which I think you can get the message.
2006-10-16 09:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by ken-k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
jogging is one of the best workouts.my bro in law told me that,it pretty much works out your whole body.
2006-10-16 09:34:04 · answer #4 · answered by forest lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋