26/11/2024                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            FITNESS NUGGETS
Episode 12
I have been sharing some fitness myths for some weeks now but the one I’ll be talking about today is one of the popular misconceptions among Kings and Queens(gym folks)🤦🏿♂️
Do you believe that fat can be converted to muscles?
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Fat cannot be directly converted to muscle because they are two different types of tissue with distinct functions and compositions.
Fat (adipose tissue) is primarily used for energy storage, while muscle (muscle tissue) is responsible for movement, contraction, and maintaining posture.
However, when you lose fat through diet and exercise, the energy released from fat breakdown can be used to fuel muscle growth and strength gains, indirectly contributing to increased muscle mass.
Here's what happens:
1. Fat breakdown releases energy (fatty acids) into the bloodstream.
2. This energy can be used to fuel muscle contractions and growth.
3. As you build muscle through resistance training and proper nutrition, your body may use some of the energy from fat breakdown to support muscle growth.
While fat cannot directly transform into muscle, a comprehensive fitness program combination of balanced nutrition, regular exercises and progressive overload can help you lose fat and build muscle simultaneously👂
In EPISODE 13, I will share an insight on another fitness myth.
STAY FITFUL✌🏿