something that totally resonated with you? Almost like the author was relaying your own thoughts?
你有没有过在阅读后产生强烈共鸣的经历，感觉好像作者完全就是在转述你的想法？
Sometimes it’s a story in a book. At other times it’s a statement someone makes in passing.
有时候是书里的一个故事，或者是某个人不经意表达的某个看法。
This happened to me last week.
上周，这样的事就发生在了我的身上。
In fact, it wasn’t even in a book or a blog, I was browsing Pinterest, and one of the pins immediately stood out when I saw it. I suppose it solidified my own thoughts on the matter, and put them in a more succinct, eloquently way.
事实上甚至不是一本书或者某个博客，当时我正在浏览Pinterest（网站），其中一个图钉在我看到的第一眼就吸引了我，我怀疑我的大脑瞬间凝固，变得更简洁、更富于表现力了。
I believe if you take hold of this simple concept yourself, it will change the way you think about getting healthier, getting leaner, or whatever you want to call it.
我相信，如果你也掌握了这个简单的概念，它会改变你的想法，关于变得更健康、更瘦、或者随便其他的什么。
So, what is this principle?
那么，基本原理是什么呢？
I’ll admit, it is extremely basic, but don’t let that put you off. Here it is:
我承认这原理超级基本，但不要让它扫了你的兴。这就是：
Strong Is The New Skinny…
强壮是苗条新概念...
So, what do I mean by that?
那么，这是什么意思呢？
Well, a bit like my article a couple of weeks, when I gave you my best diet tip, this is all about focus .
嗯，有点类似于我几周前的文章，最好的节食贴士，都是关于 重心 。
Think about it, when you focus on losing inches, or cutting calories, it can be totally demoralizing.
试想一下，当你把重心放在瘦掉一点点、减掉几卡路里的时候，情况会让你彻底消沉。
But, a simple shift in your focus can make a massive different to the results you see. I think this is mainly because your mindset it much more positive, and that allows you to reach the same goals you have always had, but you do so more easily.
但是，如果把重心做一个简单的转换，你会看见一个截然不同的结果。我认为这主要是因为你倾向于更主动积极的缘故，那会让你达成你一贯能实现的目标，但做得更轻松。
Focus On Strong
重心放在强壮上
Our culture and media place way too much importance on being thin.
我们的文化和媒体把变瘦摆在了太重要的位置。
Of course, it feels great to look in the mirror and realize you’ve met your goal by losing a few pounds. But, a much more motivating goal to focus on, is getting a strong body.
当然，当你面对镜子发现自己达成目标瘦了几磅时，会感觉良好，但要把重心放在更有动力的目标上，那就是有一个强壮的身体。
Don’t get me wrong, it can be helpful to know what weight you are. But, if that’s the only thing you are checking, you are way off track.
你不要误解，知道自己的体重是有益的，但如果体重是你唯一在乎的东西，那你就错得离谱了。
See my article on why the body mass index is inaccurate, for more information on what measurements you should be making a record of instead.
参阅我关于“为什么身高体重比不正确”的文章，查看你应该记录的更多测量信息。
Muscle Increases Metabolic Rate
肌肉提高代谢率
Whether your ultimate goal is to burn fat, or not, having an efficient body will mean you function optimally. That means you can carry out whatever tasks you need to do each day, with the energy and vitality you need to do them.
不管你的最终目标是否是燃烧脂肪，拥有一个好身体意味着最佳功能，表明你可以带着能量和活力执行每天必需的任务。
So, if you want to lose weight, instead of counting calories to do that, shift your focus to becoming leaner and stronger.
因此，如果你想减肥，就把你的重心从计算卡路里转换成变得更瘦、更强壮上。
This works because muscle is what we call “metabolically active tissue.” That means it requires more energy to maintain, in comparison to fat tissue. So, the more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn, even at rest.
这个会有效果，因为肌肉被称为“新陈代谢功能活跃组织”，意思是相比于脂肪组织，它需要更多的能量去维持。因此，你肌肉越多，就会燃烧越多的卡路里，哪怕是在休息的时候。
The goal of getting strong is so much more positive than losing pounds. And, that’s why I think this is so powerful.
变得强壮的目标要比减掉几磅积极得多，这就是我觉得它有效的原因。
What can you do to get stronger?
怎么做能变得更强壮？
Just like dieting, there is no magic formula for what you should do to get the best results.
就像节食一样，要达成最好的结果没有魔法套路。
However, some of the best workouts use “functional exercises.” These are exercises that work multiple muscles and joints at the same time, to improve endurance, overall strength, coordination, balance, posture and agility.
不过，有些最佳锻炼者采用“功能性锻炼”。这种方法同时锻炼多块肌肉和关节，改善耐力、整体力量、协调性、平衡力、姿势和敏捷性。
Standard resistance training machines in a gym, for example, are of limited use for functional training. This is because their fixed patterns rarely mimic natural movements. Also, the effort is on a single muscle group, rather than engaging groups of muscles at the same time.
象健身馆里的标准耐力训练器械对功能性训练有一些作用，因为它们的固定模式极佳地模仿了自然运动，而且只作用于单个肌肉群，而不是同时作用于多个肌肉群。
Some of the best exercises, therefore, include body weight training and kettlebells.
还有些最佳锻炼包括体重训练和壶铃。
These exercises will help you to develop lean muscle tissue, without bulking up. This will boost your metabolism, and allow you to burn more calories.
这些锻炼有助于你发展瘦肉组织，而不会变得粗壮。这会促进你的新陈代谢，并燃烧更多卡路里。
I have found that exercising consistently gives the best results. For that reason, it is essential you find an exercise program which you enjoy, and one that fits into your daily schedule easily, otherwise it won’t get done, and you won’t see results. Try high intensity interval training, if you’re stuck for time.
我发现坚持锻炼能达成最佳效果。因此，找到一个自己喜欢、并能每天坚持的锻炼项目显得尤为重要，否则坚持不下来，你不会看到效果。如果你没时间的话，尝试高强度间隔锻炼。
I go through phases of exercising, like anyone else. But, in the last few weeks I’ve really been focused on getting stronger, and I’ve noticed I feel much more motivated to workout, as a result of this change in my mindset.
我和其他人一样做阶段性锻炼，但在最后的几个星期里，我把重心完全放在变得更强壮上，我发现这改变了我的心意，自己更有动力去锻炼了。
Remember, strong is the new skinny. It’s time we all made that collective shift, and quit worrying about counting calories, points, or pounds lost.
是时候我们集体改变，抛弃那些减少卡路里、瘦掉几磅的烦恼了。
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