subject: Burn Fat Program - Shedding Pounds The Smart Way [print this page] If you are finally ready for a burn fat program but do not know where to start, then it is best to first have a better understanding of how your body will burn fat and for how long. The most basic of it is this: Our bodies use carbohydrates and fats as fuel during exercise. Protein works to repair our muscles after we exercise.
For your burn fat program you can know which fuel you are using based on the type of workout you are doing. Which fuels we are using depends on the type of workout we are on. High-intensity workouts, like running, make use of your carbs more than your fats, while slow-paced exercises use up the body's fats as fuel.
To lose weight, it should not matter which fuels are being used, what is important is ensuring that the number of calories you burn overtake the number you consume. In this regard, most fitness experts agree that interval training is very effective when it comes to burning calories and fat.
Interval training involves high intensity exercises. A typical example is high speed running interspersed with medium- to low-intensity exercises like walking. You are on a high-intensity workout if you are unable to talk much because you are getting breathless.
This is actually the best form of exercise if you want to lose weight fast, plus it can enhance your endurance and capacity for longer workouts. However, too much high-intensity exercise can lead to burnout, injuries and inconsistencies. It can also lead to a feeling of resentment over working out as it is always challenging and demands too much from your body, so moderation is the key.
An interval training program can start with one minute of high-intensity fast pace running followed by one minute of walking to be done continuously for 20 to 30 minutes. Of course you can always get creative by switching running and walking with a machine exercise of your choice going fast then slow at intervals.
You need to be medically cleared for a targeted program such as this one especially if you plan to do it religiously. In fact, you need to check with your physician if you plan of going full blast on any type of workout, especially if you are coming from a zero-exercise lifestyle.
If you are joining a fitness center, make sure you inform your would-be trainer about your physical condition and what you wish to accomplish, that way they can prescribe the right workout for you and your burn fat program will have a better chance of achieving its goals.
