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The Fitness Tip of the Day
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Eager to burn more calories? Like many people, you might assume
the answer is to go faster, longer and harder with your aerobic
workouts. Yet as valuable as aerobic exercise is (to your
cardiovascular health as well as to your weight-loss efforts), it
accounts for only a fraction of the calories you expend.
The major factor in calorie burning is your lean muscle mass: the
more you have, the more calories your body uses around-the-clock.
And the best way to increase your muscle mass is to
strength-train. Even a modest weight-training workout three days
a week will have you burning calories at a faster rate.
Don't give up on the treadmill, bike, exercise class or other
cardio workouts; they are extremely important. Just realize that
when it comes to burning calories, they're only part of the
picture. You need to strength-train as well.
The Fitness Tip of the Day
Brought to you by Bally Total Fitness.
http://www.ballyfitness.com
Avoid workout boredom. The exact same workout everyday can lead to loss of interest. For a little variety, add a new piece of equipment to your routine such as a treadmill or stationary bike. Add some free weights and tack on some strength training to your workout. Try alternating the lengths of your sessions. Why not shorten or lengthen your sessions by 15 minutes or so? You can alternate daily between shorter and longer sessions.
MV