How to lose weight without gaining muscle volume, especially after 50? Here are 4 sporting activities to practice to achieve this.
After the age of fifty, weight gain can accelerate, particularly due to menopause in women. If a diet would be particularly suitable for weight loss without frustration (which generally leads to the abandonment of good resolutions), we can also focus on practicing a sport. Nordic walking would be perfect after 60. But she’s not the only one!
For those who do not wish to change their eating habits (and in particular their cheese consumption, which must be limited to a certain daily quantity after the age of 50 according to a nutritionist), discover four sporting activities that allow you to slim down, without gaining muscle volume. Because when you lose fat, you generally gain muscle and you don’t lose the pounds you want. If you want to avoid gaining muscle mass, here’s how to do it.
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What sports to practice after 50 to lose weight?
To refine yourself, you can first of all practice yoga. This gentle and relaxing sport uses many muscles, contrary to what one might think. The body is therefore toned, in particular thanks to maintaining postures, while respecting each person’s physiognomy and pain, and without gaining too much muscle. You will also improve your flexibility, which helps with back, neck and knee problems.
The second activity that it is advisable to practice after 50 to lose weight but not muscle volume is swimming. Your whole body will be called upon to move while practicing it: your arms but also your legs, your back… Water sport is also good for heart health. Motor skills, endurance, tone… Swimming is very complete.
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How to avoid muscle gain?
The third ideal sport after 50 is brisk walking. We often hear that walking is essential to maintaining good health. But doing it more quickly allows you to strengthen your muscles, especially your legs, as well as your lungs. You can do sessions of 20 to 30 minutes per day, two to three times per week.
The fourth activity for weight loss is running. If walking, even fast, bores you, you can opt for this. It will help you burn calories and tone your muscles. Another option if you’re not a fan of walking or running: you can get on a bike and choose cycling, to see the landscape and do different loops on each excursion. Also don’t forget to hydrate well and stretch before and after your sports session to avoid aches.
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