subject: Fat Burning Workouts : Myths Busted [print this page] Author: Jennifer Schaecher Author: Jennifer Schaecher
Fat burning workouts do not consist of walking on the treadmill for 45 minutes. Plain and simple, out with the truth right up front. If you prefer to save a lot of time, believe me, cardio just won't cut it. Aside from the research, studies, and other facts, I've seen it personally many times. I actually have a couple friends who are aerobics instructors. None of them would be considered in prime shape. Not to be mean at all, I'm just saying. And unless you're one of the few who truly enjoy cardio (my husband is one of those freaks!), I say, "If I can look good without it, let's skip it!"Not to say there's no value in cardiovascular training, as can be noted by my tendency to get out of breath easily at pathetic levels of cardio exertion. But for purposes of a fat burning workout, a bit of cardio is simply incorporated, without the need for a treadmill (ugh) or a time-consuming (albeit relaxing) walk. Because if you know me, I tend to be crazy busy and I want to get the results in the shortest time possible. I'm sure a lot of you feel that way, too.Another big myth that I see repeatedly is from people who sign up for fat burning workouts, but do nothing to change their eating habits. I simply can't emphasize enough the need to incorporate BOTH exercise and good nutrition into your health regimen. It's really important to go about your nutritional needs the right way. Please do NOT buy into the hype of all these pills and potions promising "safe" weight loss without diet or exercise. Come on, deep down you know that this mentality cannot be good for you. I do recommend a few healthful types of dietary supplements that aid in proper bodily function. However, I do not sell these items. I simply sincerely desire to see you healthy, energized, and fully functional. I'm not just out to sell you pills or gadgets. I do care.OK, so yes, you do still need to decrease caloric intake (especially wasted junk calories, mmm, junk food) in order to lose fat. If you maintain current eating trends, you can simply maintain your current body shape. For the most part. I do see people get initial results from a powerful fat burning workout, but then it tends to level off rather sharply at some point, if the dietary changes aren't implemented.And what is a fat burning workout, if not cardio? The focus is on muscle building with a high intensity routine. And to give you the biggest result, target the biggest muscle groups. Yes, sometimes just for vanity's sake, I do bicep curls and that kind of stuff, but legs and back exercises will yield the most results in overall metabolism boosting and fat burning. Well, since the holidays are about over, I guess I better go do a fat burning workout right now. Won't you join me? About the Author:
Jennifer is a caring, real-world weight loss coach, specializing in assisting busy women with quick and easy weight loss. If you have tried every diet gimmick and exercise program with little to no lasting success, check out the $176 gift certificate at http://www.quick-weight-loss-success.com
