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graelwyn
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 Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject: Best exercise to LOSE or MAINTAIN weight? (10 points for knowledgable answers and advice!)? |
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| I would like to either stay the same weight or lose a couple more Ibs, BUT some exercises gain weight in muscle mass. Does ANYONE actually have a clue as to which ones do and which ones do not? I have asked and no one seems to have a straight answer. Will cycling for 90 mins a day on my exercise bike gain me weight if I eat a healthy diet, or will it put on lots of muscle weight? (I have been doing 30 mins for the last 6 weeks, with walking but want to change this) |
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♣Abbygirl♣
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Hello graelwyn,Learn what the best exercise would be to lose weight permanently. Exercises performed incorrectly will make fat burning a slow process! Try here for Fat Loss: http://www.clickaudit.com/goto/?1057841. Sitting and reading or watching TVHere's where we start off the exercise scale but rather than class this as an exercise we refer to this as an activity. It does burn a little more energy than sitting quietly or sleeping, although the extra energy requirement comes from increased brain activity by consciously interpreting what was seen or read. Increased brain activity burns mostly carbohydrates however many other metabolic processes will use fat to fuel the processes, problem is there is very little total calories being burned. At an estimate this activity will burn 1-2* calories per minute which is very low even though up to 80%** will come from muscle burning fat!To lose weight fast this activity would be ineffective because the total amount of calories burned is insufficient.2. Light housework - (i.e. dusting or washing up)These activities also burn little total calories - around 2-3*calories per minute. Higher percentages of fat will be utilised around 70%* of calories burned.It may seem unusual to include these types of activities when trying to lose weight but they can be a great aid for speeding metabolism. For example performing more chores around the house regularly would increase activity therefore increase the energy expenditure for the day. Total calories burned would be much higher and result in a great amount of fat burned.Adding these kind of activities to an exercise program can accelerate the metabolism. When you start to lose weight fast you'll never look at housework in the same light again!3. WalkingWalking is said to be one of the best exercises for losing weight. The percentage of fat burning is around the 55% ** mark, however as with all exercises it really depends on the intensity of effort.Walking not only burns a good proportion of stored fat it can also burn a large amount of calories especially performed for longer durations and at a brisk pace. A good balance between the percentage of fat and the total calories burned should be the basis behind choosing any exercise for losing weight.Walking is a great start for people of any age wishing to lose weight fast.4. Aerobic exercise or light JoggingAerobic classes are very popular for many trying to lose weight. They can be very effective in burning a large amount of total energy in a single session. However if a person is overweight and/or unfit the class may become too intense for proper fat burning, especially if the individual is highly motivated to keep up with other, fitter members of the class. For this individual breathing would become heavy and this will always result in carbohydrates becoming the predominant fuel, pushing the percentage of fat burning down as low as 30%It may be wise to start off any new exercise program with gentle walking activities. After a few weeks try walking briskly until a little fitness is developed then aerobic exercise may be more effective.5. Running (7 minute mile average)At 7 minute mile running we will burn more than 10 *calories per minute and looking at most runners on the street many may deduce that this must be the best exercise to lose weight. Most runners seem so thin and lean but in fact running at this pace would not be the best idea to lose weight. We would probably be burning about 80% carbohydrates and only 20% ** fat.Burning a high percentage of carbohydrates may increase rather than regulate appetite. Trained runners are different their muscles have adapted to this level of intense running over years of training, they utilise oxygen much better which accelerates their fat burning potential even at higher levels of physical exertion.6. Sprinting or weight trainingSome of the most intense exercise we can perform. The energy to fuel these activities comes almost exclusively from carbohydrates. The amount of total calories burned is very high whilst performing the movement, however they can only be performed for short periods due to muscle fatigue. Plenty of rest periods are needed between each bout resulting in less total calories burned over the course of a training session. Normally other aerobic exercises are performed continuously for the whole duration of a session therefore total calories burnt are usually much higher. A positive reason to exercise lightly over a longer duration!Intense exercises may now seem totally out the question when trying to lose weight however it has been suggested that intense training can elevate the metabolism long after the exercise has stopped, resulting in many extra calories being burnt while at rest. Using weights to build lean muscle also has the added advantage of increasing the metabolism again rocketing the fat burning potential at rest. Including a little weight training in our exercise program may be a good idea but it should only be attempted after fitness has increased a little. |
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Jenniphur
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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| I cycle too and have for about 6 or 7 weeks and I have lost weight. I don't think cycling will build bulk..most cyclists if you've noticed are skinny but toned..not bulky or muscular. |
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Lizzy S
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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| any kind of cardio workouts(like aerobics, running, riding a bike, walking, etc. will help you lose weight....you have to get your heart rate up, and keep it up for at least a half hour. If you choose to TONE your muscles with strength training along with it, you will lose weight, and you will look great. |
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8153gs
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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| give yourself a break and learn how to lift weights. Serious Weight lifting will eat up calories even after you leave the gym and will build muscle which will tone you up and eat more calories up for you. Any compound joint exercise will crush your body which is why i advise only 2-3 nights a week for less than an hour. However, if you plan on lifting your diet needs to be serious. Lifts-Squat-POwer Clean-Push Press-Bench Press-Pull Ups-Dips-DeadliftSplit these lifts into a logical training routine and you will see changes with a properly adjusted dietBreakfastFlaxseed OilOatmeal with protein scoopFruitLunchSaladChicken (8oz.)Rice CakesDinnerLean Mean (Steak, Chicken, Beef, egg whites)no carbs90+ fl. oz. of water dailyDont worry about muscle weight you should be trying to acheive as much muscle as possible. I rode my bike thousands of miles in a summer literally! However i only seen a serious increase in muscle when i started squating and deadlifting. GIrls cant gain enough muscle they dont have the same growth hormones alot of times girls worry about gaining muscle because it looks manly but you will see how great muscle looks on a women and these lifts add functional strength. |
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Mike
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Hello,I had a similar dilema not too long ago. I had put on alot of extra pounds from the holidays and needed a way to get it back off.It seemed like no matter what I tried, I just kept gaining more and more weight. Every time I stepped on the scale, it was a bigger number than before.I felt hopeless and frustrated. I tried every diet pill and diet out there. It wasn't until I was searching in google one day, and found this website http://tiny-url.org/?v2wcZ5 that I realised why I couldn't lose weight.This website explained to me why I shoud stop using Low Carb Diets, low calorie diets, and low fat diets. It also showed me how I could lose 9lb.s every 11 days. Naturally I was a little skeptical at first. But now I am so glad, because I finally found something that works, and it is awesome.The website i found in google can be visited below. http://tiny-url.org/?v2wcZ5 |
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Kevin R
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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| My field is in fashion, as a result many people ask me how they can slim down. My answer is always the same: good diet and exercise. But I found this great product (all natural) which I think helps a lot in the process (it's really good for detox, you'll feel much healthier). I recommend you check this website http://slimhealth.info , they have a free trial and you only pay $4.95 shipping and handling. Good luck! |
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Agent319.007
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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| 1 1/2 hours of peddling helps you gain muscle weight on your legs and glutes. The upper portion of your body gets muscle when you run, hence you are using your arms and upper torso for momentum. If you want to use all body muscles, try elliptical or stair climbing. Rock climbing is even better. |
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