I have started hiking every week these past few months and I notice that I am getting smaller, visually. I have more strength AND endurance when lifting, but paradoxically I am losing weight (DEFINITELY NOT BODY FAT... I am 10% bf and I would notice if I burn fat) and mass.
I also hit the gym every other day so usually I lift the day before AND the day after a hike. I wonder if this could be the reason.
My hikes are usually intense single-day hikes (I prefer to sleep at home) during which I cover around 20 km and gain 1000-1500 meters in elevation, sometimes through rough, nearly impassable terrain. I take a lot of breaks and always snack on protein-rich foods, also drink a lot of protein shakes during the hike and eat a lot of carby and fatty foods as well (like nuts or dry fruit), but I just keep losing and losing muscle.
What is something I could undertake to stop this muscle loss? Should I stuff myself with more food? Should I avoid training the days before or after a hike?
Thanks in advance!
I also hit the gym every other day so usually I lift the day before AND the day after a hike. I wonder if this could be the reason.
My hikes are usually intense single-day hikes (I prefer to sleep at home) during which I cover around 20 km and gain 1000-1500 meters in elevation, sometimes through rough, nearly impassable terrain. I take a lot of breaks and always snack on protein-rich foods, also drink a lot of protein shakes during the hike and eat a lot of carby and fatty foods as well (like nuts or dry fruit), but I just keep losing and losing muscle.
What is something I could undertake to stop this muscle loss? Should I stuff myself with more food? Should I avoid training the days before or after a hike?
Thanks in advance!
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