If you are wondering why your scale isn’t moving but your close fit different then here is your answer. Muscle is flat out denser than fat. As seen in the photo above 2lbs of muscle is less than half the size of 2lbs of fat. So if your clothes are loser but your scale is not budging it very well could be that you are gaining muscle and losing fat “Fat Muscle Exchange”. The other important fact to remember is that every pound of lean muscle your body develops you burn an extra 50 calories a day eve at rest but every pound of fat you store around 3500 calories. The fact is the more lean muscle you have the easier it is to get lean and stay there.
One Comment to "Why sometimes pounds and inches don’t measure up"
Prasinggeh says:
August 25, 2012 at 3:04 pm -
Yes, age does change your msulce mass. Plyometrics helps, in my opinion more than lifting weights because they better mimic the running action.Pete Magill is a champion over 45 runner, I think he is over 50 now and he offers some drills on the following site.Also you can look at the following plyometric exercises. You’ll want to gradually introduce plyometrics into your training, no more often than twice a week, and take a two-week break from all plyometric work every eight weeks. To warm up for a plyometrics workout, jog for at least five minutes, and follow that with five minutes of light skipping, gentle jumping jacks, and high knee prancing. It’s best to perform the jumping drills on grass so you have some cushioning. A football field is ideal so you can use the yard lines, but any stable, cushioned surface like a track will provide the give you need. After the drills, do an easy run or reduced-volume speed session to round out your workout. Launch into each drill with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Perform two to four sets of each drill.Balance DrillsThe Payoff: Improves balance; strengthens ankle, knee, and hip joints.1. Jump and SticksJump from and land on the balls of both feet. Jump high, not far. Land with knees bent and hold two to three seconds before jumping again. Alternate jumping 10 yards forward and sideways.2. Two-Way HopsStart balanced on your right leg. Hop two to three feet forward onto your left leg. Hold for two seconds to regain balance. Stay facing forward and hop back to the start position onto your right leg. Now hop onto your left again, but move sideways, then back. That’s one set. Do three more, then repeat the drill starting on your left leg. Elasticity DrillsThe Payoff: Strengthens all lower-body msulces; improves the spring-like ability of the msulces and tendons around the joints. 3. Skip UpsThis is an exaggerated skipping motion. Drive your leading knee high, until the thigh is parallel to the ground, while popping off the ground, with your toes pointed. 4. Standing Long JumpsSwing your arms back, then forward as you leap, and jump as far as possible, landing on both feet. Power DrillsThe Payoff: Improves stride power, or the force of each push-off.5. Jump and SprintDo a standing long jump (see Drill 4), but at the moment you land, sprint for about 10 yards.6. Triple JumpsStart with a standing long jump (see Drill 4), but land on your right foot, quickly hop forward onto your left, then hop and land on both feet. Aim for maximal distance the whole way.