Comments on: How Much Exercise Do You Need To Lose Weight? http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/ Fitness for a fast paced world Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:00:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: vannie http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-10498 vannie Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:12:38 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-10498 I would like to add this.It is common believe that the fatburning start at 20 minutes of exercise.If you just exercise 30 minutes you burn fat 10 minutes.BUT this not true because the fatburning process keeps on going for 3 hours more....At least that's what I have read.So It definely makes sense to exercise 30 minutes. I would like to add this.It is common believe that the fatburning start at 20 minutes of exercise.If you just exercise 30 minutes you burn fat 10 minutes.BUT this not true because the fatburning process keeps on going for 3 hours more….At least that’s what I have read.So It definely makes sense to exercise 30 minutes.

]]> By: Tom@ Best Fat Burners.us http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-8300 Tom@ Best Fat Burners.us Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:08:51 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-8300 I'm 56 years old and I can tell you that it is extremely difficult to lose weight when you get older. I have been a runner for many years but I have been steadily gaining weight for the past few years. This really didn't feel too good as I was accustomed to eating the way that I wanted with little concern for weight gain as long as I did my daily run. I've learned now that I have to run intervals so that I shock my system a bit in order to get it to burn fat. So, now I run intervals 3-4 times per week and watch my diet pretty closely. <span class="cluv"> Tom@ Best Fat Burners.us´s last blog ..<a href="http://bestfatburners.us/do-follow-blog-comment-luv-keyword-luv.html" rel="nofollow">Do Follow Blog, Comment Luv Keyword Luv</a> </span> I’m 56 years old and I can tell you that it is extremely difficult to lose weight when you get older. I have been a runner for many years but I have been steadily gaining weight for the past few years. This really didn’t feel too good as I was accustomed to eating the way that I wanted with little concern for weight gain as long as I did my daily run.

I’ve learned now that I have to run intervals so that I shock my system a bit in order to get it to burn fat. So, now I run intervals 3-4 times per week and watch my diet pretty closely.
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]]> By: Vlad http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-8029 Vlad Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:34:21 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-8029 I exercise vigorously for at least an hour a day on a cross-trainer or recumbent bike and do weight training every other day for another hour. That does not include regular walks etc. I am in very good shape. However, I still have a bit of a belly: not much, but my abdomen is not flat. Admittedly, I have a sweet tooth. Still, it's odd that my above-average exercise routine does not suffice to get rid of the extra 5 pounds that I have around the midsection. Go figure. I exercise vigorously for at least an hour a day on a cross-trainer or recumbent bike and do weight training every other day for another hour. That does not include regular walks etc. I am in very good shape. However, I still have a bit of a belly: not much, but my abdomen is not flat. Admittedly, I have a sweet tooth. Still, it’s odd that my above-average exercise routine does not suffice to get rid of the extra 5 pounds that I have around the midsection. Go figure.

]]> By: Matt S http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2507 Matt S Thu, 21 May 2009 00:19:23 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-2507 A few years back, Dr. John Berardi began speaking about his famous g-flux principles (nutrition prodigy, former competitive body builder, now owner of several health companies). To sum up g-flux quickly, it is a focus on training multiple energy systems. Therefore, one should be performing a VARIETY of activities. The most important of these is weightlifting, in terms of structurally improving your body and adding muscle which will drastically increase metabolism. Steady-state cardio (ie 45 minute jogs) ONLY produce an IMMEDIATE caloric deficit. In other words, negligible improvements in metabolism are seen. After weightlifting, the most effective methods seem to be HIIT, circuits, and lastly steady state cardio (low intensity, perhaps an 30-60 min walks or <70% maxHR jogs). To get back to the article, 30 minutes a day will be enough exercise for sedentary people at first. But not for long, as the author stated!! The reason for this is adaptation. Again and again, with BOTH cardio AND weights one must aim for PROGRESSION. If time or intensity is not increasing steadily (slowly is ok!), then no visible progress can occur. Good read though, people need to know that there is a bit more to fitness than what meets the eye! A few years back, Dr. John Berardi began speaking about his famous g-flux principles (nutrition prodigy, former competitive body builder, now owner of several health companies).

To sum up g-flux quickly, it is a focus on training multiple energy systems. Therefore, one should be performing a VARIETY of activities.

The most important of these is weightlifting, in terms of structurally improving your body and adding muscle which will drastically increase metabolism. Steady-state cardio (ie 45 minute jogs) ONLY produce an IMMEDIATE caloric deficit. In other words, negligible improvements in metabolism are seen.

After weightlifting, the most effective methods seem to be HIIT, circuits, and lastly steady state cardio (low intensity, perhaps an 30-60 min walks or <70% maxHR jogs).

To get back to the article, 30 minutes a day will be enough exercise for sedentary people at first. But not for long, as the author stated!!

The reason for this is adaptation. Again and again, with BOTH cardio AND weights one must aim for PROGRESSION. If time or intensity is not increasing steadily (slowly is ok!), then no visible progress can occur.

Good read though, people need to know that there is a bit more to fitness than what meets the eye!

]]> By: Kevin Yates http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2297 Kevin Yates Tue, 12 May 2009 20:40:33 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-2297 Generally speaking we've all heard about eating less and exercising more or burning more calories than you eat to lose weight. But, with such generalized guidelines how do you know what the ideal amount of exercise is for you? Many people use the 'more is better' philosophy and get great results training an hour or more 5-6 days a week while others on the same program wind up with pain or getting injured because the volume and physical stress is too much for their bodies. A good example of this is the television show "The Biggest Loser". The contestants work out in excess of 5 hours every day. Sure they lose a LOT of weight, but have you ever noticed how many of the contestants end up with injuries? I've used shorter volume, higher intensity programs for many of my clients with great results. As long as the intensity is appropriate for you you can get many benefits such as: -burning more calories in a shorter amount of time -add lean muscle (more muscle = more calories burned per day) -burning more calories and body fat in the hours after your workout -experience less protein (muscle) breakdown <abbr><em>Kevin Yatess last blog post..<a href="http://postrehabexercise.blogspot.com/2009/05/golf-shoulder-exercises-to-prevent-golf.html" rel="nofollow">Golf Shoulder Exercises To Prevent Golf Swing Shoulder Pain</a></abbr></em> Generally speaking we’ve all heard about eating less and exercising more or burning more calories than you eat to lose weight.

But, with such generalized guidelines how do you know what the ideal amount of exercise is for you?

Many people use the ‘more is better’ philosophy and get great results training an hour or more 5-6 days a week while others on the same program wind up with pain or getting injured because the volume and physical stress is too much for their bodies.

A good example of this is the television show “The Biggest Loser”. The contestants work out in excess of 5 hours every day. Sure they lose a LOT of weight, but have you ever noticed how many of the contestants end up with injuries?

I’ve used shorter volume, higher intensity programs for many of my clients with great results. As long as the intensity is appropriate for you you can get many benefits such as:

-burning more calories in a shorter amount of time
-add lean muscle (more muscle = more calories burned per day)
-burning more calories and body fat in the hours after your workout
-experience less protein (muscle) breakdown

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]]> By: Emily http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1208 Emily Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:05:50 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-1208 I recently came across an interesting survey asking Which stresses you out more: Your Weight or the Economy? For many women, the daily stress of appearance and weight can take a lot of energy. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=s_2b2ZePLWCN08FO_2bXqQB_2bvg_3d_3d I recently came across an interesting survey asking Which stresses you out more: Your Weight or the Economy? For many women, the daily stress of appearance and weight can take a lot of energy.
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]]> By: Understanding Functional Training — Fit Bloggers http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1088 Understanding Functional Training — Fit Bloggers Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:53:37 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-1088 [...] How Much Exercise Do You Need To Lose Weight? Whenever I've looked into information about losing weight, and how much time you should be exercising every day in order to lose weight, I would always hear a quote about how you need to exercise 30 minutes a day 3-5 times a week in order to see any type of...... [...] [...] How Much Exercise Do You Need To Lose Weight? Whenever I’ve looked into information about losing weight, and how much time you should be exercising every day in order to lose weight, I would always hear a quote about how you need to exercise 30 minutes a day 3-5 times a week in order to see any type of…… [...]

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 AndrewE Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:58:30 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-1025 I would agree with about an hour most days for sure. It works for me. <abbr><em>AndrewEs last blog post..<a href="http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2009/03/23/my-new-treadmill/" rel="nofollow">My new treadmill</a></abbr></em> I would agree with about an hour most days for sure. It works for me.

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]]> By: JC http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-998 JC Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:36:50 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-998 As others have said, it's all about calorie balance. If I am going through a period where I have no time to do extra exercise(other than weight training), I will just drop my calories drastically and eat mainly lean protein to burn fat at a rapid pace. If I am going to be really active or have time to do extra walking around, I will create a moderate deficit and ride it out. These generalities are good for the common person to stick with a certain program to ensure weight loss occurs. There is a lot of magic in eating less and moving more, just don't tell the masses that is what you are having them do. <abbr><em>JCs last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/jcdfitness/~3/zY4BSrgZvqM/" rel="nofollow">How To Ensure You Achieve Your Fitness Goals</a></abbr></em> As others have said, it’s all about calorie balance. If I am going through a period where I have no time to do extra exercise(other than weight training), I will just drop my calories drastically and eat mainly lean protein to burn fat at a rapid pace. If I am going to be really active or have time to do extra walking around, I will create a moderate deficit and ride it out.

These generalities are good for the common person to stick with a certain program to ensure weight loss occurs. There is a lot of magic in eating less and moving more, just don’t tell the masses that is what you are having them do.

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]]> By: MoneyEnergy http://www.quicktofit.com/how-much-exercise-do-you-need-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-991 MoneyEnergy Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:46:01 +0000 http://quicktofit.com/?p=373#comment-991 Those numbers make sense to me. Just doing that "20 minutes 3x a week" is really only enough to reduce stress levels and raise over all well-being with blood flow, etc. For me, true weight loss only comes ALSO with revisiting all your eating patterns too. <abbr><em>MoneyEnergys last blog post..<a href="http://www.getmoneyenergy.com/2009/03/derek-foster-cashes-out-of-the-stock-market/" rel="nofollow">Derek Foster Cashes Out of the Stock Market</a></abbr></em> Those numbers make sense to me. Just doing that “20 minutes 3x a week” is really only enough to reduce stress levels and raise over all well-being with blood flow, etc.

For me, true weight loss only comes ALSO with revisiting all your eating patterns too.

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