Target body parts and lose fat? – Fat Loss Myth #8

Ok, here we go again on the road to blowing another complete myth about weight training out of the water. This time we are looking at something called “spot reduction”. This process is all about targeting a particular muscle group with intensive resistance, or weight training exercises in order to burn off fat from that same area of your body. Read more

Train too Heavy, Get too Big – Fat Loss Myth #7

This myth is one of the main reasons why people fail to develop a lean fat fighting calorie burning machine out of their bodies. Contrary to popular belief, weight training is not just for body builders and anyone who is serious about losing fat should include it within thier exercise regime. You need to focus on more that just cardiovascular workouts. Read more

Exercise slowly and burn fat faster – Fat Loss Myth #6

On the face of it the basis for myth number six seems to make sense as there is evidence which supports what it is saying. It goes like this. If you exercise at a comfortable pace, a pace at which you can continue to hold a conversation, for a long period of time, you will use up more of your body’s fat reserves as this type of exercise relies on fat for fuel rather than short lived carbohydrates. Your body is said to be in a ’steady state’ during this type of exercise, one where the oxygen demands of the body are constantly met by supply. Conversely, during intermittent anaerobic high-intensity workouts, carbs are the primary source of fuel. So, the evidence kind of stacks up doesn’t it? Well, no not really because it doesn’t take into account another characteristic of the high intensity workout. Read more