07-07-2015, 04:56 PM
(07-07-2015, 02:55 PM)Dianna1395 Wrote: Peggy,
From most of my readings in strength training, you can do a lot of exercise in that arena without either gaining bulk, or conditioning the body to be too efficient at burning fat.
E.G., Cardio makes you more efficient (or, less effective, for our purposes) in burning fat.
Whereas, increasing weight lifted, using different exercises, using more exercises - these will keep the heart pumping and the body unsure what to do, or how to adapt. Steady-state cardio has the opposite effect, the body becomes better at working and processing energy, so you need to do more and more to burn more fat.
Look up High-Intensity Interval Training and even just High-intensity training. Intervals are closer to traditional aerobics, HIT is "going nuts" in the gym for a series of exercises, exhausting the body, and then allowing it to rebuild - stronger.
Of course, be careful not to overdo with the weights - disciplined progression, or structured madness - not literally "go nuts." ;-)
Thanks a lot Dianna1395, that sounds interesting!