Will I get fatter after I stop working out?

In fact, the purpose of most people's fitness is to have a perfect body, not only to shape the body but also to lose weight. However, if you stop fitness, you may gain weight, which is a common rebound phenomenon. However, if you form a certain habit and reach a certain amount in diet and exercise, you can avoid gaining weight. So, will your body become fatter after you stop fitness?

The reasons why people who exercise for a long time tend to gain weight after stopping exercise are:

1. When exercising or working out, you sweat a lot to increase your muscles. The demand for energy also increases with the amount of exercise, and your appetite also increases. Once you stop exercising, the body's demand for energy decreases, but your appetite does not decrease synchronously. You eat more and move less, so you will naturally gain weight.

2. Calorie consumption is greatly reduced. When muscles maintain regular training, the basal calories required will increase. When they stop training, the calories consumed will be directly zero, and the basal metabolic rate will decrease accordingly.

3. The visual impact of weight gain among fitness enthusiasts is much higher than that of ordinary people. When exercising, muscles will increase and fat will decrease. Once you stop exercising, the ratio of internal fat and muscle has changed, and the fat that was originally lost will come back. Even if you don't gain weight, you will look fatter than when you have muscles.

Nutritional adjustment during fitness

1. Sufficient calories should be supplemented during fitness. Muscle growth consumes energy, otherwise it is impossible to ensure normal muscle growth;

2. Supplement enough carbohydrates. During bodybuilding training, energy is mainly provided by glycogen. The intake of carbohydrates can replenish glycogen, supply energy, and prevent muscle breakdown caused by training;

3. Supplement high-quality protein raw materials. Protein is the cornerstone of muscle formation and the basis of muscle growth;

4. Promote synthesis and reduce decomposition. When muscle synthesis is greater than decomposition, the muscle grows, otherwise it shrinks;

5. Maintaining appropriate hormone levels. Growth hormone, insulin and testosterone in the body are essential for the synthesis of muscle protein. Diet and nutritional supplements can regulate hormone levels and stimulate muscle growth.

6. If you don’t exercise for a period of time, you should pay attention to controlling your diet and lifestyle habits and maintain a proper balance so as to avoid rebound.