Ask:

It seems like it doesn’t do anything… Although it does A LOT, how does it burn fat from all areas?

Answer 1:

Fat is stored fuel. You are always using a mix of fat (free fatty acids) and carbohydrates (glycogen) as fuel. The proportion varies with the intensity of the exercise until you go anaerobic (> your cardiovascular system’s ability to transfer oxygen). Anaerobic energy production uses strictly glycogen. You lose fat deposits when you take in less fuel than you need to power your day. When you eat too much, the excess is converted to stored fat.

For more than you wanted to know about fat metabolism.

Answer 2:

Diets suck! Just eat healthy and balanced meals. Firstly, let me just tell you that skipping meals or not eating much doesn’t make you loose weight. You want to loose weight in a moderate fashion so that your body doesn’t gain all the weight back as soon as you begin to eat normally. Drink lots of water; Eat every 2-2.5 hours, small meals, 5-7 times A day. Reduce your caloric intake to 1,200-1,300 calories a day and your total fat grams to less than 35 grams. I’m Vegetarian and I barely work out and I’m super thin; what you should do is WALK…it is actually better than running b/c it makes your ankles weak over time. If you do run, jog on the treadmill with no incline. Try the bike too. A thin person is this way because it is 90% of what we eat and 10% workout/exercise. Choose as well if you want to work out more, or eat less if you want or a combo. But remember to choose Which one will work for you and if you do decide to not workout then view the links I will provide to eat the necessary requirements the body needs. Anyway, With cardio, the belly is burning fat b/c you are sweating all over-Not a lot of people know that walking burns fat around the mid section. If you’re into sit ups, you should try AT LEAST to do 3 sets of 10 on a mat. If you’re not familiar with sit ups, just ask personal trainers at a gym one day-you can just walk in and ask them-they wouldn’t hesitate to answer. Continue reading How does cardio burn fat all over the body? →