10 Exercise Myths and Facts : 5 - Running, or cardio is the way to lose fat

5 - Running, or cardio is the way to lose fat :

No. Cardio exercise should be just one part of your workout routine. When adding cardiovascular exercise, you should look to perform intervals, whereby you work at and easy pace for a period of time, then put up the resistance or speed, and work hard for a shorter period of time. You often will have two to three times more rest period than work. The idea of interval training is you can train for less time, but burn more calories, as it ramps up your metabolism, puts a greater workload on your body, and will get you 'fitter' quicker than steady state cardio.

Too many people stick to the cardio machines, spending hours during the week on them. Yes you will burn calories, but you'll also burn muscle because of the long, slow intensity. This in turn robs you of body shape, and will slow your metabolism. In the business this is known as "skinny fat" - you may be slim but you'll have a high body fat % as you have minimal muscle.

 

👉 10 - Women will get bulky from lifting weights
👉 9 - Carbohydrates make you fat
👉 8 - 2 sets of 15 is all you need for each exercise
👉 7 - If I exercise, I will get where I want to be without changing my diet.
👉 6 - Machines are safer than free weights
👉 5 - Running, or cardio is the way to lose fat.
👉 4 - Targeting specific muscle groups is the best way to lift.
👉 3. You need supplements to get in shape
👉 2. Cutting calories down will help me lose weight
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