We used to think that cardiovascular training was the
quickest and most effective way to shed unwanted pounds.
Aerobics, jogging, swimming, running and biking were the
main activities to turn to when we wanted to slim down. The
idea was that when you perform low level aerobic exercise
your body relied on calories from fat. Sounds good, right?
Well, there were a couple of major limitations with this
method…
First of all you only burn fat calories while the aerobics
are performed. Ifyou do twenty minutes, then you only burn
for twenty minutes; if you do two hours, then you only burn
for two hours.
Secondly, if you are overzealous with aerobics your body
actually eats away at lean tissue, leaving you with lowered
calorie requirements. Ever wonder why you eat the same
amount but still put on pounds? A loss in lean tissue will
do that to you every time.
Lucky for us, we live in a time of great scientific
discovery with tools and statistics that give us the
cutting edge in our quest for a slimmer, sexier body. And
science has given us the solution for optimal F.A.T.
B.U.R.N.
The Solution for optimal F.A.T. B.U.R.N is: Resistance
Training
You have probably heard about the many benefits of
resistance training.
Here are just a few:
1. Increase in muscle strength
2. Injury prevention
3. Improved bone density
Here are the two reasons that resistance training is the
most effective way to B.U.R.N. F.A.T.
1. Oxygen Debt
Now I know debt isn't usually a word that we enjoy…but in
this case I'm sure you will agree that it's a great thing.
Resistance training puts your body into oxygen debt which
means you will B.U.R.N. F.A.T. as you recover from your
workout. And this effect can last quite awhile - studies
have shown an increase in calorie burning for up to three
days following a resistance training workout.
2. Lean Tissue Burns More Calories
The other way that F.A.T. B.U.R.N. is accomplished with
resistance training is through an increase in your resting
metabolism. Lean tissue (muscle) requires many more
calories each day than fatty tissue. In fact, one pound of
muscle burns 30-50 calories each day at rest - compared to
a measly 9 calories per pound of fat.
When you perform resistance training exercises your body
composition will change to contain more lean tissue, thus
resulting in extra calories burned while you sleep.
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Machelle Lee owns and operates The Invisible Gym in Santa
Cruz, CA. Her mission is to inspire people to become
physically active and enjoy the benefits of a balanced,
healthy lifestyle. For more information and questions you
can visit her website.
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