Comments on: Top 3 Fat Loss Myths Revealed http://workoutsforhome.com/2009/09/08/top-3-fat-loss-myths-revealed/ Home Workouts Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:58:27 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kieran http://workoutsforhome.com/2009/09/08/top-3-fat-loss-myths-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-773 Kieran Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:04:33 +0000 http://physiologix.net/?p=282#comment-773 Hi Susan, Thanks for your great replies! I would like to say that when I run I'm not having an 'easy' time. The running I do isn't like some people I have seen who plod along on the treadmill. I am ALWAY sweaty when I get back, and I definitely feel as if I've been through a workout. Also, my heart rate is fairly high throughout (if you believe the heart rate stuff, I'd day it's around 85 to 90, and I'm 44 years old). So I'm definitely 'working' when I'm out there. Might this explain why I'm getting results? I'm clean enough with my diet - but not fanatical :-). Again, thanks for your replies. Hi Susan,

Thanks for your great replies! I would like to say that when I run I’m not having an ‘easy’ time. The running I do isn’t like some people I have seen who plod along on the treadmill. I am ALWAY sweaty when I get back, and I definitely feel as if I’ve been through a workout. Also, my heart rate is fairly high throughout (if you believe the heart rate stuff, I’d day it’s around 85 to 90, and I’m 44 years old). So I’m definitely ‘working’ when I’m out there. Might this explain why I’m getting results? I’m clean enough with my diet – but not fanatical :-) . Again, thanks for your replies.

]]> By: susan http://workoutsforhome.com/2009/09/08/top-3-fat-loss-myths-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-770 susan Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:43:22 +0000 http://physiologix.net/?p=282#comment-770 Hi Kieran, Steady state, high intensity cardio is effective for fat loss. I rank it 4th behind metabolic resistance training (MRT), HIIT, and high intensity aerobic intervals. It is slow, steady state cardio that is least effective. There could be a number of reasons why you are having success: 1. This is a new program for you and the increased workload is sufficient for fat loss. 2. The bodyweight exercises are acting as metabolic resistance training, which is one of the most effective things you can do for fat loss. 3. The total volume of activity you are doing is sufficient for fat loss. 4. Your diet is clean and you are avoiding the right foods. Just to be clear, I never said all cardio was bad. I said long, slow cardio is a waste of time if you are trying to lose fat and using it as the primary method. There are much better options (more time efficient and effective) that you can be doing. Not everyone likes to run for 40 minutes. HIIT and MRT gives them quicker options, allowing you to cut workout time in half, especially if they are busy parents with careers. I always say that if you flat out like doing long, slow cardio or are training specifically for an endurance event than there is a place for it in your program. Even I incorporate walking into my HIIT and MRT program. It's just extra though and I like doing it. There's just better options, scientifically. The best options though, are what you like, and what works best for you. Hope that helps. Susan Hi Kieran,

Steady state, high intensity cardio is effective for fat loss. I rank it 4th behind metabolic resistance training (MRT), HIIT, and high intensity aerobic intervals. It is slow, steady state cardio that is least effective.

There could be a number of reasons why you are having success:

1. This is a new program for you and the increased workload is sufficient for fat loss.
2. The bodyweight exercises are acting as metabolic resistance training, which is one of the most effective things you can do for fat loss.
3. The total volume of activity you are doing is sufficient for fat loss.
4. Your diet is clean and you are avoiding the right foods.

Just to be clear, I never said all cardio was bad. I said long, slow cardio is a waste of time if you are trying to lose fat and using it as the primary method.

There are much better options (more time efficient and effective) that you can be doing. Not everyone likes to run for 40 minutes. HIIT and MRT gives them quicker options, allowing you to cut workout time in half, especially if they are busy parents with careers.

I always say that if you flat out like doing long, slow cardio or are training specifically for an endurance event than there is a place for it in your program.

Even I incorporate walking into my HIIT and MRT program. It’s just extra though and I like doing it.

There’s just better options, scientifically.

The best options though, are what you like, and what works best for you.

Hope that helps.
Susan

]]> By: Kieran http://workoutsforhome.com/2009/09/08/top-3-fat-loss-myths-revealed/comment-page-1/#comment-645 Kieran Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:28:58 +0000 http://physiologix.net/?p=282#comment-645 Hi Susan, If cardio is so bad for fat loss, how come I always come back from a run sweaty and flushed, and I'm losing fat bigh-time? And I'm not losing muscle, either - it's all fat. Three days a week I do bodyweight exercises - the other 3 I just run steady state 30-40 mins. So like I said, if cardio's so bad, how come I'm doing so well on this program? Thanks for any replies. Hi Susan,
If cardio is so bad for fat loss, how come I always come back from a run sweaty and flushed, and I’m losing fat bigh-time? And I’m not losing muscle, either – it’s all fat. Three days a week I do bodyweight exercises – the other 3 I just run steady state 30-40 mins. So like I said, if cardio’s so bad, how come I’m doing so well on this program? Thanks for any replies.

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