Decreasing number of calories burned

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paulkj
paulkj Posts: 163 Member
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My body has been quickly adapting to any and all exercises. I am glad that I have a heart rate monitor because the same exercise that I did last month and burned 370 calories I am now only burning 240. Even at the gym, I run faster and harder on the treadmill, including doing inclines of different ranges and still my calorie burn is lower.

What can I do to ensure that I burn the maximum amount of calories per workout without having to extend my hour long workouts? I have already increased the amount of weights I use. And I would also like to know that since I am not burning as many calories as before, do I need to reduce my caloric intake?

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  • HonestOmnivore
    HonestOmnivore Posts: 1,356 Member
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    I'm unclear on this too... we're becoming more fit so we can do more "work" you would think we would then burn more calories...
  • mlv333
    mlv333 Posts: 86 Member
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    Yes, if you continue to do the same workout you have to decrease the caloric intake. Instead of doing that, my advice is to switch it up. I used to jog 4 times a week only. Now I'm doing mon-step, tue-cycling, wed-a weight strength/cardio class, thur-slow jog, fri- swim,sat- long run, sun-rest. Can you tell I like cardio?? :) It's like a full time job, so I'm not suggesting you do the same; but absolutely try something new to keep your body guessing. Homeostasis is an amazing thing.
  • paulkj
    paulkj Posts: 163 Member
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    Yes, if you continue to do the same workout you have to decrease the caloric intake. Instead of doing that, my advice is to switch it up. I used to jog 4 times a week only. Now I'm doing mon-step, tue-cycling, wed-a weight strength/cardio class, thur-slow jog, fri- swim,sat- long run, sun-rest. Can you tell I like cardio?? :) It's like a full time job, so I'm not suggesting you do the same; but absolutely try something new to keep your body guessing. Homeostasis is an amazing thing.

    I have switched it up. I do running on Saturdays (now with the elliptical following) I do weight training on Tuesdays and Fridays, Sunday I do yoga or pilates and Monday and thursdays Aerobics. All of these workouts are for an hour and I just don't have the time in my schedule to do more than that.
  • mlv333
    mlv333 Posts: 86 Member
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    It sounds like you are doing exactly what you need to be doing to get the best of your workout. In that case, it sounds like your muscles are much stronger; and where you're workout is working less for you, your basal metabolic rate is much higher which is great b/c you wouldn't need to eat less. BUT it's very hard to figure out if true. Sorry. That's all I've got.
  • paulkj
    paulkj Posts: 163 Member
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    It sounds like you are doing exactly what you need to be doing to get the best of your workout. In that case, it sounds like your muscles are much stronger; and where you're workout is working less for you, your basal metabolic rate is much higher which is great b/c you wouldn't need to eat less. BUT it's very hard to figure out if true. Sorry. That's all I've got.


    That information does help. I never thought of the amount of muscle I have been gaining will increase my BMR.

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