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Lose weight permanently

The best way to lose weight permanently is with a mix of fitness training and the right diet. Strength and endurance training in combination with a healthy diet are essential to achieve long-term success.

More and more people are going to the gym to work on their fitness, especially to lose weight and improve their figure. Many people who don't go to the gym rely purely on endurance training or diets to achieve their ideal weight. However, it has long been proven that the best results are achieved through a combination of a healthy diet, endurance and strength training. Endurance sport promotes fat burning, but just as important is the daily basal metabolic rate of energy that our body needs. Energy is mainly burnt in the muscles. More muscle mass not only tones the tissue, but also increases the basal metabolic rate. In combination with a healthy diet, the yo-yo effect has no chance, as muscles are more metabolically active and consume more calories even at rest. Ask your trainers for advice on nutrition and training programmes, they are trained for this!

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Strong muscles don't have to be big. For a higher basal metabolic rate, it is not crucial to have large muscle packs. The important thing is to train your muscles well and regularly, all over your body. Training allows you to decide for yourself whether the muscles should increase significantly in volume or tighten the tissue without becoming noticeably larger. Women in particular have fewer problems building up large muscle mass due to their lower testosterone levels.

The combination of endurance and strength training offers further benefits:

  • Speed, strength and mobility are improved.
  • Stronger muscles support the skeleton and prevent postural problems.
  • Increased bone density reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
  • Joints are stabilised and relieved by strong muscles.

Tips for losing weight: Discuss your plan with your trainer at the gym, as a personalised plan is always best. As a general rule, you should train at least twice a week and combine strength and endurance training. Give your muscles a day to recover after each workout. The demands on your muscles should correspond to your current fitness level. Check regularly that the exercises have not become too easy, as muscles quickly get used to new challenges!