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Originally Posted by kaytlin90
So i'm wondering of what the point of doing resistance training (push-ups,sit-ups) is when losing weight if that doesnt build muscles ?
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Others have already verified that it is possible (and in the case of someone new to training, easy) to build muscle while in a defecit, so I won't chime in on that.
What I will say is that even if you have been training for a long time and are trying to lose that last few pounds and losing some muscle with the fat is something you almost have to resign yourself to, there are still a ton of reasons to do resistance training.
1. You still need to maintain as much muscle as possible.
2. Studies have shown beneficial metabolic adaptations to resistance training that make it very effective part of a fat loss plan.
3. Some studies have shown that resistance training is often just as effective as cardio in improving VO2 max.
4. It makes you stronger.
5. It helps resolve muscle imbalances that lead to pain and injury.
6. It increases bone density.
7. Some studies have reported beneficial hormonal and serum lipid adaptations.
All of these reasons are important at any time. Some are even more important while you are trying to lose weight, and all are even more important as you age.
Resistance training is far from being just about building muscle.
