Autumn is in full swing again and your body requires more energy on the cold days. For strength athletes or fitness fanatics, this is the season to focus on bulking. This means that you take in more calories than you burn with the aim of building muscle mass.
While you want a toned body in the summer, winter is often all about bulking. The extra kilos are less noticeable under layers of clothing and at the same time you work hard on your physique. To be even fitter and stronger when the beach weather comes again.
Why bulk in winter?
As mentioned above, the colder days demand more from your body, which provides a natural incentive to consume more calories. In addition, winter meals such as stews, oatmeal and other nutritious dishes make it easier to eat more in a healthy way. Another advantage is that in winter you are usually less focused on showing off your physique – an extra kilo of fat here and there is often less noticed due to the thick sweaters and jackets. This allows you to fully focus on your goals without worrying about your beach body.
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