BY KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN BARKER
Tips to Start WORKING OUT AGAIN—Straight from the Pros
“When returning to the gym, and specifically to a lifting workout, you will need to ease back into how much weight you lift, depending on how much time you took off. Allow yourself a few weeks to get your strength back, especially if you were flying, had long drives, or felt that you indulged in too many sweets and holiday beverages. Start with…“
10 Weight-Lifting Mistakes Limiting Your Gains and Causing Injury
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“This is where your muscles are recovering and your body is repairing your muscles, ultimately building those muscles up and burning more calories after the workout,” Dylan Davies, CEO of Lift Society in Los Angeles tells LIVESTRONG.com. “As you’re building more muscle, your resting metabolic rate is increasing so you’re burning more calories at rest.”
What to Eat Before a Workout, According to Nutritionists
To put it simply, yes, you should eat before a workout. “Recent studies show there is no difference in fat loss between fasted or nonfasted workouts,” says Dylan Davies, cofounder and CEO of boutique gym Lift Society and a certified nutritionist. For this reason, she recommends eating ahead of a workout.
