I want it gone.
Ok, so in theory I should already know all the answers (or at least most of them) because I've been an athlete all my life and now that I work at Max Muscle I have even more knowledge. But I think I need a better, more objective point of view to go about this since I obviously don't know everything.
I want to lose weight. period. And I know that's more a matter of losing fat than anything, but still, you know what I'm saying. I used to do a lot a lot of cardio and I saw results, but I wasn't going about it in an entirely healthy way. I've also tried doing cardio by staying in my target heart range, but I didn't feel I was really getting that great of a cardio session. I also know that I should lift lighter weights in higher reps to tone. Not to mention the fact that resistance training is key to fat burning. I'm just trying to figure out a good workout program that's super effective (the more weight I can drop, the faster, the better) and something I can stick with.
Anyone got any suggestions, ideas, examples, anything? Gracias.
HIIT
There is a lot of new research out now that strongly supports High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for fat loss. With this type of cardio training you put your body through a high intensity of training in a shorter amount of time. It has also been shown to increase your excess post-oxygen consumption (EPOC), which causes your body to take longer to recover physiologically from the workout. Thus burning more calories post workout than traditional steady state cardio. Check out training programs from guys like Alwyn Cosgrove and Lou Shuler. Hope this helps!
Clint Barr, M.Ed., CSCS
Personal Training Director
The Club Fitness Centers
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Isnt it true?
Doesnt research show that higher intensity burns more calories, but the fat:muscle ratio is much lower? Meaning the higher the intensity the more % of muscle you burn? For example:
I was told that a very high intensity of cardio would be like 70% fat burned/30% muscle burned whereas lower intensity, like a slow jog or walk is more like 85-90%fat/15-10%muscle?
"Obsession is a term the lazy use to describe the dedicated" - Anonymous
my idea would be to
jus eat small meals like 200 or so calories every 2 hours to get your metabolism speeding along with coffee, tea, grape fruit ect. but yes keep it safe loose it properly and it will come off QUICK! i sware! in a few months like amazing results!
plus you need to definitly lift weights, do cardio, and eat healthy meals of course! any further questions please ask!
Bobby
- if you let your fears keep you from flying, you will never reach your high-
Keep it safe.
Note: I realize you posted this on August 28th, hopefully you're still around
Regardless of your goals, losing anything more than 2lbs a week is very unhealthy. You're a very healthy weight already [judging by your picture, you look very good to be honest, but you didnt ask us to critique you, you simply asked for suggestions]
The more muscle you have, the more fat you'll burn idly, so weight training even to add a little muscle is always great, not to mention specific types of weight training can result in burning lots of calories during a workout if you keep the intensity high.
Have you tried any weight training workouts yet? If so, did you enjoy any of them?
"Obsession is a term the lazy use to describe the dedicated" - Anonymous
Right now!?
It would be beneficial to know what you are doing right now, to reach your goal? And take it from there...
Magnus Agren
President/Fitness Director
BodyTech, Sthlm
www.bodytech.se
www.magnusagren.com
www.trainereducation.com
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"I also know that I should
"I also know that I should lift lighter weights in higher reps to tone."
No thats not true my friend. Diet dictates the end result and you cant get a more efficient approach than a HIT based training approach with heavy weights to failure (in my opinion). With a well structured routine that includes minimal rest supersets, tris and quads you can eliminate unncesary traditional CV and have the benefit of minimal lean muscle mass loss. But its horses for courses and not everyone likes that approach.
But the fundamental rule for weightloss or weight gain is its 80% kitchen 20% gym so whatever method you use as long as diet, training,hydration and sleep is symbiotic it will work. Its not the tool its how you apply it and does it suit your lifestyle.
so what are you eating now?
how are you training now and how often?
How much time do you have?
How much water are you driniking?