Jul
19
So you have been working out for a while, seeing great results and loving the difference you see and feel in your body. But what happens if, for some reason — injury, vacation, burnout, or something else — you have to stop for a while.
What happens?
Well first, let me tell you what doesn’t happen. Your muscle does not turn to fat. That would be like saying if you stop driving your car, your tires will turn to marshmallows. You may lose muscle mass and gain some fat, but your muscle does not turn to fat.
Here is what does happen:
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Cardio: You begin to lose aerobic endurance in as little as two weeks.
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Muscular Strength: Studies have shown that muscular strength will return to pre-exercise levels after four to 12 weeks off.
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Muscular Size: Muscles will shrink after 4-12 weeks off.
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Metablism: As your muscles atrophy, your metabolism will slow. This means that if you eat the same amount, you will gain weight.
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