What is the difference between body shaping and muscle building?

Muscle building and body shaping are common terms in the exercise process. The process of muscle building is also the process of body shaping. In the process of exercise, many people often face two choices, whether to gain weight first or to build muscle first. Generally speaking, both can be done at the same time, which can achieve the effect of muscle building and weight gain at the same time. Usually, you should eat more and train more. You must not eat more without exercising, which often leads to obesity problems.

What is the difference between body shaping and muscle building?

The process of muscle building can be a process of body shaping, and the process of fat loss can also be a process of body shaping. By exercising to gain muscle and reduce fat, your body will usually become more toned and stylish. The main function of aerobic exercise (such as long-distance running, cycling, etc.) is to reduce fat. People with high fat can reduce fat through aerobic exercise. Strength training (muscle training) has the effect of building muscle and reducing fat. If you don’t have much fat but want to build muscle, you can do strength training directly.

How to balance muscle gain and weight gain

Many thin people who want to get into good shape will inevitably face two choices: should they gain weight first or build muscle first? The option I give is: do both at the same time, gain muscle and weight. Eat more and train more, but never eat more and not train.

Here are four specific suggestions:

1. Check if there is any abnormality in your body. If your BMI is low but your body fat percentage is high, you don't look fat, and you can't gain weight no matter how much you eat, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up. 2. Eat small and frequent meals. You can add some snacks to yourself after meals: such as sweet potatoes, bananas and other foods. In addition, thin people should not exercise on an empty stomach. On the one hand, it will consume too much muscle, and on the other hand, it will cause dizziness due to low sugar. It is best to consume more carbohydrates before fitness (oatmeal bars and bananas are good choices), and you should also replenish the right amount of sugar and protein after fitness.

3. Exercise should be reasonable. Skinny men should exercise in a moderate amount, and use medium-load weights. They can train three times a week (once every other day), and each session should not exceed one hour. Do each movement 3 to 4 sets, repeat 8 to 10 times in each set, with quick contraction, slight pause, and slow stretch. Do a set of movements continuously for about 60 seconds, with a rest period of 20 to 60 seconds between sets, and a rest period of 1 to 2 minutes between each movement. The stronger the feeling of soreness, swelling, fullness, and heat in the muscles of the exercise area, the better the exercise effect will be. If you persist in this way for half a year to a year, your body shape will change significantly. When thin people exercise, it is best to participate less in other sports, especially endurance sports such as long-distance running and many ball sports. Because these exercises consume more energy, they are not conducive to muscle growth, and the more you exercise, the thinner you will become. In addition, do not do other activities that consume too much energy. 4. Ensure adequate rest time. Adequate rest time is beneficial to improving the body's functions, and the recommended rest time is 8 to 9 hours. It is recommended to go to bed no later than 10:30 at night.