Myth Busted: Can Muscle Turn Into Fat When You Stop Training?
‘You’ve probably heard it before — maybe even believed it:
“If you stop working out, your muscle will turn into fat.”
But here's the truth: that’s physiologically impossible.’
The Vital Role of Strength Training in Lifelong Wellness
“Women, especially after menopause, experience accelerated bone loss due to the decline in estrogen—a hormone that protects bone density. Dr. Stacy Sims, a leading expert in female physiology and performance, emphasizes that strength training with heavy loads (≥70% of 1-rep max) significantly mitigates this decline.”
The Truth About Fats: Essential for Health, Not the Enemy
“It’s now clear: fats are essential to health, and the type and quality of fats consumed matter far more than total fat intake.”
Beyond “Calories In, Calories Out”: Why All Calories Are Not Created Equal
“consuming more calories than you burn results in weight gain, and consuming fewer leads to weight loss. While the principle is scientifically sound in theory, it oversimplifies the complex biological processes that govern metabolism, appetite, and fat storage.”
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