Body Recomp
WE DID IT! How do you Measure
DRIP’s latest Body Recomp challenge is more than just about physical transformation; it’s a journey of dedication, discipline, and determination. Celebrating this achievement is crucial as it not only acknowledges the hard work put into reaching these goals but also encourages maintaining a healthy lifestyle moving forward. Body recomposition means working out regularly and sticking…
Read MoreWeek 10 of Body Recomp – The final Stretch
HOT at DRIP! Why it’s the perfect workout for you…The Burn is RealDRIP takes the concept of yoga and high-intensity training to the next level by adding heat to the mix. This intense combination results in a powerful calorie-burning workout that can help you shed those stubborn pounds more effectively. With the added heat, your…
Read MoreWeek 9 of Body Recomp – Understanding obesity, causes and prevention
What is Obesity?Obesity is when you have excessive body fat. It’s a chronic (long-term) and complex disease that can affect your overall health and quality of life and lead to serious medical conditions. Experts determine obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. This means obesity occurs when a person’s weight is…
Read MoreWeek 8 of Body Recomp – To evolve, Master the art of Surrender
To Relinquish Control, You Will Have to Surrender… Let’s be honest—being in control can feel really good. When we’re in control of a situation, there’s a level of predictability that puts us at ease and, for a moment, makes us feel like we can predict our future. But control also feeds our belief that we’ve got…
Read MoreWeek 7- How to Become a Meal Prep Pro!
Meal Preparation Defined – Meal prepping is the concept of preparing whole meals or dishes ahead of schedule. Since it requires you to determine what to eat ahead of time, meal prepping may lead to more nutritious meal choices over the long term. Why You Should Consider Doing It! Whether you’re trying to lose weight,…
Read MoreWeek 6 of Body Recomp – Fitness Myths That May Be Holding You Back
What are Myths and Why Do We Believe In Them? Myths in the context of this article are conceptualized as misinformation, misconceptions, false beliefs, or erroneous claims. Myths can be found in virtually every field. Sometimes myths can be relatively harmless, while other times they lead to bad decisions and negative consequences.Why do people so…
Read MoreWeek 5 of Body Recomp – Understanding Your Progress and Final Thoughts
How to Understand Your ProgressWhile weight is one way to track progress, it can be helpful to use other measures to track how far you have progressed on your Body Recomp journey! Using the weight method to track your progress over time has some limitations and challenges. Firstly, weight doesn’t differentiate between muscle and fat…
Read MoreWeek 4 of Body Recomp – HYDRATE! HYDRATE! HYDRATE!
Let’s First Recap…Before we get into HYDRATION, let’s take a moment to recap everything we’ve learned thus far and put the formula together to ensure you are still on the right track for a successful body recomp.✅ Eat a High-Protein Diet while Maintaining a Slight Calorie Deficit✅ Perform Resistance-Training Workouts 3-4x Per Week✅ Don’t Neglect Cardio!✅ Sleep…
Read MoreWeek 3 of Body Recomp – Can Getting More Sleep Really Help You Shed Pounds
Sleep and Weight Loss…Can More Sleep Really Help You Shed Pounds?You try to do everything right in the name of weight loss. You eat more fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. You are cutting back on the number of times you eat per week. You track your steps, take HOT classes at Drip, and follow at-home…
Read MoreWeek 2 of Body Recomp – Exercise for Body Recomp
The Role of Exercise in Body RecompositionExercise plays a crucial role in body recomposition as it helps create an energy deficit and promotes muscle growth. Incorporating both cardiovascular and strength training exercises into your routine can optimize your results in this 10 Week Body Recomp.How Exercise Affects Fat and MuscleWhen it comes to fat loss,…
Read MoreWeek 1 of Body Recomp – I Know My Body’s Composition, Now What?
For more than a century, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been universally relied upon as a measure of health and wellness. We now know this measure is outdated with limited metrics andcritical flaws. While perhaps slightly more useful than looking at scale weight (another flawed measure), BMI does not distinguish between excess fat, muscle, or bone mass, nor does it provide…
Read MoreCan You Lose Fat and Gain Muscle At The Same Time?
The answer is YES!!! This is different from the old way of first getting bigger (adding muscle and fat) and then getting smaller (losing fat). Drip’s 10 Week Body Recomp Challenge tries to do BOTH at once! In short, body recomp means changing your body’s fat and muscle amounts.In case you didn’t know, your weight is made up…
Read MoreWhy Wait Until the New Year to Start Your Fitness Journey
DRIP 10 WEEK BODY RECOMP CHALLENGEIn the past, weight loss challenges were all the rage. Nowadays, people realize that the scale doesn’t tell us everything. Measurements and body fat percentage are better indicators of shaping your body, as they can tell us whether we have gained muscle mass. Due to the fluctuation of scale weight (i.e.due…
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