Chasing weight means getting rid of extra pounds on the eve of competitions (bodybuilding, wrestling, etc.) in a particularly short time. Weight is lost by burning fat mass and removing excess water. The desired result is a "dry" embossed body. Synonym - "drying the body".
Instructions
Step 1
You need to lose weight in two cases: to expose the muscle relief, or if there are weight restrictions in the competition. The first situation occurs in bodybuilding, where an athlete's life consists of two alternating periods. In the first period, he eats abundantly and diligently engages in strength exercises, building up muscle mass. To do this successfully, you need to consume a lot of calories. A side effect - along with the muscles, the percentage of subcutaneous fat also increases.
Step 2
Before the competition, about 2 weeks before the competition, the bodybuilder enters into a period of "drying the body". At this time, he intensively engages in cardio exercises instead of working with large weights and sits on a special diet. The diet can be very tight. As a result, he manages to get in shape in a short time and show the accumulated relief at the competition in all its glory. Even amateur athletes use this method to see their achievements. The second situation occurs most often in combat sports. The athlete wants to be placed in a lower weight class in order to gain an advantage. Immediately before the fight, the kilograms are recruited.
Step 3
In these two cases, the weight cut is different. Bodybuilders follow these principles when training: lighten the working weight, do more repetitions, and actively engage in cardio loads. Cardio exercises include running, cycling, walking, swimming. These sports help to activate all processes in the body and burn excess fat. In parallel, the athlete goes on a diet that is often practically free of carbohydrates. He drinks a lot of fluids, eats protein foods and vegetables. The calorie content of such a diet is relatively low.
Step 4
The effects of "drying the body" on well-being can be very unpleasant, the bodybuilder can feel tired due to exhausting stress and lack of energy. After the competition, he returns to his normal diet and exercise regimen. In the case of weight reduction before weighing, the picture is slightly different. The fighter sharply restricts himself in fluid intake, completely empties the intestines on the eve of weighing in and uses diuretics. The latter method is not very safe, because some drugs allow you to remove 5 kg of fluid per day. After reaching the desired weight and the weighing procedure, the athlete gains weight again during the day. The main rule is not to pounce on food and water.
