How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time

Gary Brecka· Host0:00

When people say, "I want a summer body," what they really mean is less body fat and more muscle mass, and surprisingly, that has little to do with the number when you step on the scale. Instead, it has everything to do with body composition. A physical transformation is not done by starving yourself or doing excessive amounts of cardio. It's built by preparation and consistency. You don't need to starve yourself. You don't need endless cardio. You just need structure. For all of this to work, you need to have a well-thought-out training plan that's going to help propel you closer to your summer body. You can't train at maximal intensity all year round and expect your body to continually improve. In fact, you might end up only hurting yourself. There is a way to change the composition of your body by building muscle and losing fat all at the same time. This process is called [upbeat music] Ultimate Human. With summer being right around the corner, you may begin to catch yourself in front of the mirror a little longer than usual. You tilt your head, you turn it side to side, you tighten your midsection, and you begin asking yourself, "How fast can I fix this?" A physical transformation is not done by starving yourself or doing excessive amounts of cardio. It's built by preparation and consistency. Hi, I'm Gary Brecka. You're listening to the Ultimate Human podcast where we dig into the real science of human performance, longevity, and disease prevention. Today, we're going