Weight Training - a Key To Weight Loss

Weight lifting and weight loss go hand in hand ifenergy and make you feel better while weight
you also eat the right foods. Because you arelifting.
using double energy while weight lifting comparedBasically, The more lean you are, the more
to cardiovascular exercise, And weight lifting buildscalories your body will burn off.
muscle tissue, which we all know burns moreHere why that works, when weight training you
calories while resting as well, so you turn yourburn about twice as many calories then cardio
body into a weight loss machine.training per minute. And when you finish working
During active weight lifting you burn up to 15out with the weights you body continues to burn
calories per min, which can add up over thecalories and to maintain muscle your body needs
course of a workout routine. For comparison toto burn many calories, it's like lighting a fire in your
about 7-8 calories burned per min duringbody.
cardiovascular exercise. A combination of weightWe recommend you do at least 20 mins of
lifting and cardiovascular exercise is key toweight training and about 40 minutes of cardio,
continued weight loss. You can lift weights 3 daysthis could be running, jogging, walking swimming,
per week and cardiovascular training for 2-3 daysor even playing a sport, as long as you are active
a week for low intensity workouts.for 40 minutes.
Not only do you burn more calories whileExercises to loss weight:
weightlifting you will also increase the amount of1. Do exercises using only one arm at a time while
calories and fat while you rest or sleep. This isstanding, like arm curls, shoulder press etc..
because you body needs more nutrients to keepThis will cause you to automatically use your core
growing and to function properly; this increasesand legs to stabilize yourself, you will burn more
the more muscle you build. Eating properly will helpcalories, as well as tighten you stomach and work
a great deal when weight lifting and losing weight.the specific muslces you are working on.
Your diet is key to the success of your weightSo the bottom line is that weight lifting is a great
lifting and weight loss goals. Eat 5-7 small mealsway to lose weight and keep it off. You will lose
per day, containing protein, carbohydrates, andweight faster with a combination of weight
essential fats. Do not eat any junk food, staytraining and cardiovascular training throughout your
away from pastas and white breads. Eat plentyroutine. Eat small healthy meals throughout the
of fruits and vegetables because they are quickday to increase your weight loss and prepare
used by your body, which will give you moreyour body for weight lifting.