Male Weight Loss

By Sammy Ason


Why is weight loss in males different from that in females? Simply put, females have a harder time losing fat than men do. It's important to note that regardless of genetics or choice of fat loss approach, women can still lose weight. Apart from genetics playing a role, men are more likely to lose weight because working out gives them the upper hand.

What sets the male body apart from the female body in the weight loss arena is muscle. Males tend to be naturally leaner than women in that their bodies are prone to develop muscle during the development stages. Again, women also have muscle on their bodies, but males are more likely to develop it and have an increase in muscle mass.

The male body is able to build muscle as a result of the high presence of the hormone known as testosterone. Although present in females as well, it is found in very low levels. Testosterone allows the body to create muscle tissue. When it comes to fat loss, men can take comfort in knowing that they are built to burn it off, if they develop their muscles.

Men should eat more protein-rich foods such as lean meat, poultry, and legumes to increase muscle mass. This allows the body to more effectively reduce the proportion of fat to lean mass. For male fat loss to occur more quickly, exercise should comprise the main foundation in any plans that are made. Exercise can take many forms and is not limited to spending hours in the gym.

Becoming more physically active includes playing sports such as basketball, football, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, tennis and volleyball. All of these are some examples of popular sports that can lead to weight loss. Apart from participating in sports, it can be beneficial to jog, run, bike-ride, roller-skate or swim to increase your endurance.

While sports are a popular form of exercise, working out is the clear choice when it comes to burning off fat. This doesn't imply that you can't do both at the same time. But working out is better at targeting your muscles and allows you to tone your body. Before long, you too, will be able to see the definition in your body, if you choose to exercise. All in all, anybody is capable of getting results if they try their hardest to do so.




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