Lose weight – burn calories – reduce fat: the sporting aspects

Summary of this blog

This blog explores various approaches to weight loss and fat burning, with a focus on physical activities. It emphasizes the significance of small lifestyle changes that can already lead to weight loss. A notable insight is that strength training may be more effective compared to endurance training, as muscles burn more fat during strength training. The text highlights that building muscle contributes to more efficient fat burning.

A myth regarding the timing of the highest calorie burn is debunked, recommending a small meal before morning exercise. The blog concludes by advising a protein-rich meal post-training. The importance of variety in training is underscored to stimulate muscles diversely and enhance calorie burn. Finally, attention is drawn to a new fitness temple offering free entry starting from late 2019.

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There are numerous ways to do good to your body. An excellent opportunity is to move your body weight towards the ideal state to experience a pleasant sense of well-being.

In this blog, you will receive information on how to burn fat without drastically changing your entire daily routine.

For burning calories, it's not only physical activity that matters but also a balanced diet. However, this blog focuses on the athletic aspects. In a subsequent blog, we will delve into the details of proper nutrition.

Lose weight through the smallest changes

Pay attention to the more active and demanding way even in small things. For example, opt to ride your bicycle more frequently or cover short distances on foot instead of using the car. Similarly, it is recommended to use the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator.

By following these principles, you can already lose weight through minor changes.

Strength training burns more fat than endurance training

Might sound a bit unusual at first, as many consider endurance training crucial for fat burning, right?

Now you're aware that with the right strength training, you can efficiently lose weight compared to cardio workouts.

The rationale: It's muscles that burn fat.
Individuals with a higher proportion of muscle burn fat more effectively.

So, when you build muscles, you acquire a greater (muscle) mass that actively participates in the fat-burning process. Additionally, a significant number of calories are burned during strength training.

If the goal is to burn a considerable amount of fat quickly, it makes sense to actively train the muscles.

What time of day do you burn the most calories?

Immediately after waking up, slip into your workout gear and head to the gym. Ideally, do this on an empty stomach.

This assertion is not accurate, yet it is frequently heard.

Before your morning workout, a small snack should definitely be consumed. However, it is important to ensure that you don't have a full stomach. A bit of fruit or a small serving of cereal is usually sufficient.

After the workout, a larger meal should be consumed to provide energy for the day. Something protein-rich is especially suitable after muscle building.

Variety in training

The human organism, or more precisely, the musculature, adapts to various stresses and movement patterns. Therefore, it is advisable to vary the exercises to stimulate the muscles in diverse and varied ways. This results in more intense muscle engagement and an increased calorie burn.

Additional information:

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