(CNN) So far in this seven-part series, we've set the foundation for establishing a sustainable exercise habit , mastered how to move properly and learned how to use free weights to increase strength and boost our metabolism.
Now, we'll get our bodies moving faster with cardiovascular exercise. As ketosis kicks in before long, we'll need a clear strategy for creating the conditioning necessary for our bodies to burn fat more efficiently.
Our systems will respond to the buildup of fat as they should: with increased fat burning, an increase in your heart rate, some psychological rethinking and ultimately a diminished of your metabolism.
'Just try increasing cardiovascular activity as you neared your goal weight'
The first lesson we've learned is that accomplishing and maintaining a weight loss effort requires more than knowing how much we can eat and stop arguing about if that's enough.
To lose fat and maximize results, some cardio is totally crucial, like sprinting and dancing. More basic cardio exercises, like walking and taking a short stroll are simply a great way to start.
And before you lose sight of the general eating rules of proper nutrition, you'll want to know how to have nutrition registered on your GPS device or displayed in an app so you don't forget.
But what about resistance training? And can you, though slow, see any real results? At best, the answer there actually is yes.
While you must allow more calories in to burn fat, it isn't requisite to exercise at this itchy pace. When you focus on everything -- movement, rest, balance and stress -- your body adapts as it should.
If you're overhyped into your goals, or simply too anxious about maintaining something, you might even do more harm than good.
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The best way to achieve results with resistance training is to start small and work your way up. Start with a move like squatting 20 pounds for 30 minutes twice a week -- and let it build into something much bigger.
Remember, all of this is under your control. You're managing your diet and weight, which have the largest impact on your training, and asking all those questions about nutrition might sound daunting, but you've already made those decisions at the start of this exercise program.
Some exercises are recommended for most fat-burning. If you're too tired to push yourself, simple stretches like yoga, calisthenics -- you name it -- or a 30-minute cardiovascular indulgence can spark better results.
Paying attention to context and speed really pays off. Exercise accelerates fat loss, not slows it down. They balance each other.
Now, we'll get our bodies moving faster with cardiovascular exercise. As ketosis kicks in before long, we'll need a clear strategy for creating the conditioning necessary for our bodies to burn fat more efficiently.
Our systems will respond to the buildup of fat as they should: with increased fat burning, an increase in your heart rate, some psychological rethinking and ultimately a diminished of your metabolism.
'Just try increasing cardiovascular activity as you neared your goal weight'
The first lesson we've learned is that accomplishing and maintaining a weight loss effort requires more than knowing how much we can eat and stop arguing about if that's enough.
To lose fat and maximize results, some cardio is totally crucial, like sprinting and dancing. More basic cardio exercises, like walking and taking a short stroll are simply a great way to start.
And before you lose sight of the general eating rules of proper nutrition, you'll want to know how to have nutrition registered on your GPS device or displayed in an app so you don't forget.
But what about resistance training? And can you, though slow, see any real results? At best, the answer there actually is yes.
While you must allow more calories in to burn fat, it isn't requisite to exercise at this itchy pace. When you focus on everything -- movement, rest, balance and stress -- your body adapts as it should.
If you're overhyped into your goals, or simply too anxious about maintaining something, you might even do more harm than good.
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The best way to achieve results with resistance training is to start small and work your way up. Start with a move like squatting 20 pounds for 30 minutes twice a week -- and let it build into something much bigger.
Remember, all of this is under your control. You're managing your diet and weight, which have the largest impact on your training, and asking all those questions about nutrition might sound daunting, but you've already made those decisions at the start of this exercise program.
Some exercises are recommended for most fat-burning. If you're too tired to push yourself, simple stretches like yoga, calisthenics -- you name it -- or a 30-minute cardiovascular indulgence can spark better results.
Paying attention to context and speed really pays off. Exercise accelerates fat loss, not slows it down. They balance each other.
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