The 10 Best Fat-Burning Exercises
Friday, October 12th, 2007Have you noticed lately that your body is feeling squidgy and all those hours spent on the couch are finally taking their toll? Do you feel out of shape, out of breath, and the pants are, well, a bit snug.
Like most people, you’re experiencing weight gain which results from taking in more calories than you expend through exercise, thermogenesis, and the body’s usual metabolic functions.
To burn off the excess body fat, you must create a calorie deficit. And since a pound of fat is roughly 3,500 calories worth of fuel, you must burn 3,500 more calories in a week than you eat, according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Even Muscle Loss Contributes To Weight Gain. A couch potato attitude leads a sedentary lifestyle, which translates to a body that loses muscle mass-at a rate of about one percent a year after the age of 45. This age-related muscle loss (known as sarcopenia) is caused by a decline in metabolic rate. (more…)