How Long Does It Take To Lose Muscle Mass?

Once you get into a fitness routine, you might worry about losing your progress if you take time off. However, taking a few days off from exercising is actually good for you and can help you reach your fitness goals in the long run. On the other hand, taking too long of a break means you’ll start to lose the muscle and cardio fitness you’ve gained.

How quickly this loss happens depends on several factors, including your pre-break fitness level. In most cases, you won’t lose much strength if you take three to four weeks off, but you may start to lose your cardio endurance within a few days.

A loose definition of “athlete” is someone who has exercised five to six times a week for more than a year. In some cases, people who exercise just a few times a week but have been doing so for years are also considered athletes….Story continues

By: By Lindsay Ross-Hazel

Source: How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle Mass?

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