How to Lose Fat While Minimizing Muscle Loss (2 of 3)

Exercise plans

There are several fun approaches you can take that will keep you active.

Do cardio

Make it a goal to do moderate- to high-intensity cardio 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Here are some activities you can take part in:

• cycling
• jogging
• kickboxing
• soccer
• basketball
• swimming
• volleyball

Increase intensity

All exercise is great, but if you want to build up your strength and endurance, a leisurely 30-minute walk in the park isn’t going to do it. You need to push yourself if you want to build muscle. Of course, you can always start with low-intensity warm-ups before gradually increasing the intensity.

Continue to strength train

It is important to incorporate strength training into your fitness routine. This should be done two or three times per week and can consist of a combination of free weights, bodyweight exercises such as pushups and pullups, and resistance band workouts. Yoga, tai chi, and pilates are also good options. In order to avoid injury, tart with lighter weights and fewer repetitions before working your way up to something heavier and with more sets.