Fat Burning Exercise Can Be Low Intensity
High Intensity Workout is Not Mandatory for Fat Loss
Any movement which creates a demand for energy executed in a regular consistent routine, coupled with the right nutrition plan will result in weight loss and fat reduction.
All movements require the activation of muscle; the activation of muscle requires energy. Fat and carbohydrates are the primary source of energy in the body. The more muscles we incorporate in an exercise the more energy required and the more calories we burn.
Exercises to Burn Fat:
- Walking
- Exercise with free weights
- Exercise on machines
- Cardio training such as running or stationary machines
- Floor exercises such as calisthenics or plyometrics
- Isometrics resistance exercises
So we know that the more effort required in performing a movement or several consecutive moves will require more energy, thus burn more calories.
Muscle is Metabolism
Metabolism is responsible for how the body utilizes calories. Muscle requires energy for execution, calories are energy. Muscle is metabolism; the body burns calories to fuel the muscle. To maintain a healthy metabolism regular exercise with muscle activation is required along with the right nutritional plan. Many different training modalities are available which stimulate and activate the muscle to burn energy developing a healthier metabolism.
Another benefit of adding muscle is that it takes more energy to maintain muscle. even at rest. This added muscle also strengthens bones which helps stave off osteoporosis, which is particularly important as we age!
A Fat Burning Low Intensity Exercise Routine:
- Warm up by running in place for 5 minutes
- Jumping Jacks
- Body Weight Squats
- Crunches
- Cherry Pickers
- Pushups
- Squat Jumps
- High Knee Hops
Do 3 sets of 20 on each.