Cardio for Weight Loss

 Cardio for Weight Loss

Let's talk cardio intensity for weight loss.  There are two things to consider here - first - for weight loss, you have to generate a calorie deficit (burn off more calories than you consume) on an ongoing basis.  The deficit can be generated based on reducing the calories consumed - and also by burning more calories by engaging in physical activity.

And - too often, people hop onto cardio equipment or activities and crank it up full blast, exhausting themselves in an attempt to "burn off as much fat as possible"

What's missing is the second factor... when the body most efficiently burns fat.  The body access and burns fat stores most efficiently at light levels of exertion. This looks like exercising at 60% - 70% of your maximum heart rate for 40 - 80 minutes.  

If you're going beyond 70% of your maximum heart rate, you'll be requiring energy at a rate faster than the body can breakdown and access fat store. You'll be improving your cardio respiratory capacity - and that's not a bad thing, but you'll be using carbs, and possibly breaking down muscle to support the energy demands.  You won't see the fat loss you are looking to cause. 

If you're exercising for less than 30 minutes in a session, your body won't have fully revved up the fat burning mechanisms to access your fat stores.

Bottom line - to maximize your weight loss, take on 40 - 80 minutes of light to at most moderate intensity cardio activity daily to provide the body ample opportunity to access and burn up its fat stores!

Curious about what 60% - 70% of your maximum heart rate looks like in beats per minute - or how to structure a cardio program for weight loss? Drop me a message and let's connect!   

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