Cardio w/hoodie on to sweat more-yay or nay?

Hinkz81
Hinkz81 Posts: 12 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys,
I'm female, 35. I'm overweight and have been doing cardio at the gym, I mix it up a bit but most often do 45mins (10 miles or so) on the stationary bike. I'm really trying to drop weight quickly, but not unhealthy. I've been told wearing a sweatshirt while working out to sweat more is a good idea. I understand this is water weight. Can anyone speak to this and offer advice on whether this approach is a good idea or not?

Side note/question: Good suggestions for post cardio/some weight lifting snacks, which are conducive to weight loss, but give me the nutrients I need?? Is fasting cardio better to burn fat??

Thank you!!
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  • Hinkz81
    Hinkz81 Posts: 12 Member
    I was thinking the same thing with it being water weight, if I'm consuming lots of water during the day now, I'd think it was almost pointless...but I like to have advice. I'm thinking that trying to work out on an empty stomach (or at least a few hours after eating) will give me more results.
  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    For your side note question. Before a workout some people drink something with caffeine in it. After some have a protein shake.
    I used to drive to Popeyes after working out. Yea, that was a mistake. Point is you will be hungry after working out. Have something high protein ready.
  • Hinkz81
    Hinkz81 Posts: 12 Member
    When a trainer at the gym suggests it, I suppose it makes you question it. Hence the reason I'm asking the fitness community.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Your goal should be to lose fat. Sweat is not melting fat. It's water, salt, probably some dirt and other shmutz. Increasing how much you sweat should not be a goal.
  • amtyrell
    amtyrell Posts: 1,447 Member
    Water weight is not real weight. Goal should be to lose fat gain muscle. Extra sweat and heat exhausting makes it harder to work out and more dangerous so hurts the goal of lose fat gain muscle.fyi I am on the bike at gym now doing my cool down o am wearing sportsbra,shorts,sneakers.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    If you're trying to make weight for some sort of event it makes sense. Other than that it just seems miserable and uncomfortable for no good reason.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    Keep up the good work with the exercise!!! However, a hoodie? Just NO. Why would you want to sweat MORE? Loosing water weight wont do any good in the long run.
  • Rammer123
    Rammer123 Posts: 679 Member
    I enjoy workingo in a sweatshirt or long sleeves sometimes, especially in the fall/winter and get a super nice sweat going. Makes me feel good being all sweaty and makes me look and feel leaner post workout because there is less water between the muscle and the skin.

    I do fasted cardio mainly because I do not enjoy feeling heavy during a cardio session which is usually what I feel whenever I have a meal even up to 2 hours before training. I also do fasted morning cardio because my insulin levels will have dropped over night which do no inhibit the fat oxidation during my cardio. I generally do longer low intensity fasted cardio sessions.
  • DrifterBear
    DrifterBear Posts: 265 Member
    edited July 2017
    Just track your calories and do some moderate workout. You'll be able to lose 1-2 lb per week if you're trying to lose fat. It's not going to go any faster than that so just track everything, make adjustments as necessary and you'll get there eventually. The only way to get more 'burn' in the gym is to WORK HARDER. Wearing a sweatshirt won't burn any more calories. Doing HIIT, mixing in weights, spending more time working out, etc., are the only ways to increase calorie burn. An alternative to working harder at the gym is to eat fewer calories.
  • firef1y72
    firef1y72 Posts: 1,579 Member
    TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »
    For your side note question. Before a workout some people drink something with caffeine in it. After some have a protein shake.
    I used to drive to Popeyes after working out. Yea, that was a mistake. Point is you will be hungry after working out. Have something high protein ready.

    You may not be hungry after, I struggle with food after a cardio session, just not hungry and the more intense the exercise the longer it is before I feel like eating. I take a pre-workout on heavy lifting days, trying to time it so that it kicks in as I get to my heaviest sets. If I've just lifted I'll usually find I'm starving so I'll have a huge lunch (I workout in morning) based around a protein with salad and some kind of carb (today I had smoked salmon fillet with griddled sweet potato slices and salad). If I'm struggling to eat (or still hungry thanks to lifting) then I'll make a protein shake with almond milk and frozen berries (really nice in this hot weather) so I'm getting the calories and some protein and nutrients in even though I can't handle actual food.
  • aliencheesecake
    aliencheesecake Posts: 569 Member
    I wouldn't, unless you want to work yourself up into possibly passing out.

    Also, I dunno if you already do it or not, but I'd add some lifting in there. Building muscle will burn more calories and the fat seems to melt off. Also, if you're up for it, do high intensity intervals on cardio. That is said to be the best at spiking metabolism. SO even if you only do ten minutes, alternate pushing yourself to 7 or 8 out of 10 (on the scale of effort) with lower intensity (3 or 4 effort) every other minute. Good luck
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Don't be silly.

    That's dangerous.
  • Hinkz81
    Hinkz81 Posts: 12 Member
    That's kind of what I thought, but I have heard a few opinions. The gym I go to, which is a huge chain, suggested it. By gym I mean the trainer there. Thanks for the advice.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Since I started wearing long sleeve compression tops, I have been a lot more comfortable.

    They keep the sun off outside and keep me cooler inside by wicking moisture better.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    Overheating is not so good for you. I would not do it, personally.
  • vespiquenn
    vespiquenn Posts: 1,455 Member
    InkAndApples wrote: »
    There's a guy at my gym who works out in what looks like thermal leggings and a plastic mac. He's clearly an idiot.

    My favorite is when I walk into the girls locker room and see them wrapping themselves in Saran Wrap. The thought of it makes my stomach itchy and warm.
  • LeanButNotMean44
    LeanButNotMean44 Posts: 852 Member
    Although it happened some time ago, here's WHY this is a bad idea: cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Movies/9908/26/martin.02/
  • Hinkz81
    Hinkz81 Posts: 12 Member
    Thank you! This is helpful. Again, I was under the impression fasting cardio burns fat versus whatever food that was consumed. I understand it's more of a CICO idea. And I agree, I think she may be in over her head, or perhaps just not very well educated in nutrition.
  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    that sounds like torture to me
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »
    For your side note question. Before a workout some people drink something with caffeine in it. After some have a protein shake.
    I used to drive to Popeyes after working out. Yea, that was a mistake. Point is you will be hungry after working out. Have something high protein ready.

    I do better with something like cheese and fruit as far as hunger goes, but I understand there is some value for some people to consumer protein within a certain window after lifting.

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