is it true that u'll get fat when you stop from gym exercise?

not ready for this? - no way!
Philippines
May 21, 2007 9:56pm CST
im away from my home now because classes will already nearly resume so i had to stop going to the gym.im afraid i'll get fat now since mostof my friends who stpped working out now develops yucky bellies.hope you guys can provide me infos if this is true and how can i get rid of it?
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@desty_1 (26)
• United States
23 May 07
Just because you stop going to the gym doesn't mean that you'll get fat. When you exercise, you are burning extra calories, building muscle, and improving your flexibilty. Depending on how long between gym visits, if you are into serious weight lifting or cardio, if may be a benifit. There is such a thing as over-training. Do a search for Mike Mentzer and you'll find several theories on over-training, but from a body builder's point of view. My advice to you, if you're not going to the gym, cut back on your food intake. Also, simple things such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking at the back of the parking lot for the extra walk, will help burn extra calories. You shouldn't get fat if you watch it, but nothing will stop the loss of the increased muscle tone.
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• India
22 May 07
See, when you go to the gym, you work out and burn carbs. Most of the fat you have turns to muscle.But when you abruptly stop gymming, firstly the amount of exercise you get each day reduces , however, your food intake and metabolism rate remain the same leading to a build up of fats and carbohydrates in the body. Fats and carbohydrates tend to build up initially around the waistline which is why people grow fat after discontinuing from the gym. However , if you do pursue an ale=ternate form of exercise even after leaving the gym, you should be fine and fit.
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@sallyxu126 (1184)
• China
22 May 07
I think it is true that you will get fat is you stop gym exercise . if you always do gym exercise, and stop doing it suddenly, it is really easy to get fat. I have a friend who used to do gym exercise everyday, and then she stop doing this. she get fatter more than 10 kgs. so terrible things. hope you can keep gym exercise. if you really need to stop it, step by step,don't stop it at once. good luck with you
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@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
22 May 07
yes, i have heard of this before, that those people who were exercising in the gym when they'll stop, they'll get fat. im not really sure if this has been scientifically proven though because i just heard it from my friends. however, if you would really like to know more about this, maybe you could do some researching about this topic yourself. :)
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@mexshyl (878)
• China
22 May 07
Hello, flagella08. I think to some extents, you'll get fat when you stop from gym exercise. But, out of the gym, you can also do some easy exercises to keep a good shape, such as cruches/sits-up, pushups,rope-jumping etc. Have a nice day! :)
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