When performing only cardio there are a couple of problems you run into.  One is that you only burn some calories while on the machine, but you virtually stop burning calories once you stop the movement.  And secondly, most people are simply not working out hard enough. When going only at a steady pace, the heart rate doesn't get high enough, and you must continue the workout for a longer period to really get enough calories burned. It's like a sprinter versus a long distance runner. Sprinters fire up fast twitch muscles (large muscles that require a lot of energy to use) and can only go for a short period of time, whereas long distance runners go steady for long periods of time because it requires less energy. In addition, you have more of an "afterburn" the harder you perform any activity. What this means is, you are burning more calories after the workout just to bring your body back to a resting state. If you have tried gyms and working out time and time again, but have never received the desired results you wanted, your style of training may be the reason why.

 

Weight training is primarily the most important activity you can do.  Your muscles get fired up and you burn calories not only while performing the lifting itself, but most importantly, because muscle is "active" it must fuel itself by "feeding on fat" all day long. This is the most important part! When you pack on muscle, you make your body a metabolic machine! This is the key to losing weight, getting healthy and staying healthy!!

 

Building muscle is also important for your joints as it keeps them protected and less inflammed, as well as helps with balance, coordination and bone density. All of these factors are important for your health at ANY age, and especially AS we age.

Ladies... building muscle is the key to not only losing and keeping the weight off, but changing your body shape.  You may lose some weight working out on machines and cutting back your food intake, but in the past, have you always gained the weight back? Have you always had a hard time keeping a balance throughout your busy life? Building muscle changes this and it also creates that feminine tone and shape. However, you must not be afraid to lift heavy weights. You will NOT get bulky! We simply do not have the testosterone to build muscle like a man, and unless you're using enhancing drugs, you just can't put on that kind of "bulk."

My style of training combines the intense bursts of cardio along with resistance training. This may include machines, dumbells, resistance bands...etc. This will burn the fat, build muscle, and with the proper nutrition (plenty of protein and veggies) you can tone up, lose weight, and maintain throughout your life!

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