If you’re on a weight loss journey, you’re probably wondering if cardio burns fat.
Yes but it’s not the only activity that can help you see results.
Enter:strength training.
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All cardio and no strength training isn’t just boring, but it’s also inefficient.
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Well, it might be more beneficial to choose a lane.
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Ignore the red digits on the console and focus on intensity instead while doing cardio for weight loss goals.
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However, that’s not necessarily what you better focus on for weight loss.
What counts the most is your overall calorie expenditure, not the fuel source.
Skip the pre-gym fast and show up ready to rock by fueling up about 90 minutes before your workout.
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And be sure to wash it down with one or two fullglasses of water.
Great for your race, but the exact opposite of what it’s crucial that you lose fat.
Couple that with the common increase in appetite and subsequent increased calorie intake and some runners may in factgainweight.
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And see to it your eating plan provides the nutrients your body needs.
An easy way to do it is to use the treadmill as active rest between strength sets.
And depending on individual goals, this might sound like a lot of work for the end result.
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