Decreasing body fat...cardio, weights, or both?
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Lisa1971
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My body fat is slowly going up and I'm NOT happy about it. What's the most effective way to get it down fast? Cardio, weights, or both? I only have about 45 mins in the morning and need to know what is the best way to decrease body fat.
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weights weights weights, one that are heavy for you..... and eat at a 10-20% cut off from your TDEE. There are many TDEE calculators on line.... try one0
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caloric deficit is what changes body fat0
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because I'm ignorant...wouldn't calorie deficit cause weight loss and not necessarily muscle gain? I mean it--its a question of ignorance (mine)0
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There is no fast. Accept that now or you'll end up disappointed.
Reducing body fat = losing weight + retaining muscle
Losing weight = calorie deficit
Retaining muscle = heavy lifting + sufficient protein
So if A = B = C...
Reducing body fat = calorie deficit + heavy lifting + sufficient protein intake
Basically, maintain a reasonably calorie deficit, lift heavy (full body), and be sure to get enough protein.0 -
because I'm ignorant...wouldn't calorie deficit cause weight loss and not necessarily muscle gain? I mean it--its a question of ignorance (mine)
Yes. Weight loss and muscle gain are, for 99% of people, mutually exclusive.0 -
both.0
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Thank you! Very good info!0 -
There is no fast. Accept that now or you'll end up disappointed.
Reducing body fat = losing weight + retaining muscle
Losing weight = calorie deficit
Retaining muscle = heavy lifting + sufficient protein
So if A = B = C...
Reducing body fat = calorie deficit + heavy lifting + sufficient protein intake
Basically, maintain a reasonably calorie deficit, lift heavy (full body), and be sure to get enough protein.
^^^This! A little cardio too is good. I do both with a priority on the weight training for maintianing LBM.0 -
Both + calorie deficit0
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Since you only have 45 min. try circuit training. If you workout at a gym, check w/trainers. Generally you alternate between cardio & weights (not sure on the best length for each - I'm new at this too). If you work out at home invest in a set of weights & a jump rope or step (for step aerobics) - or if you have stairs in your home you could use those. I'm sure there are DVD's for this kind of workout too. Good luck!
Personally I do 30 - 50 min cardio + 30 min weight training & it seems to be working. When I am short on time I usually just do cardio or a 30 min circuit (my gym - Planet Fitness - has a circuit course).0
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