Decreasing number of calories burned

paulkj
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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?
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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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...0
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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.
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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.0 -
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.0
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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.0
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