How much Cardio u need to lose belly fat?

drsabeena
drsabeena Posts: 16 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
im been misguided my trainer told me to do less cardio n focused more on weight training but I didn't lose much weight last two years but now I'm training with new trainer. Who helps me with 49 minute circuit training I lost almost four kg my bely fat is gone low now my question is how much cardio we need as overuse can injure. Mix match cardio is good n tell me plz?

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  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Your belly fat is gone with 37 pounds left to lose....?
  • mdashburn
    mdashburn Posts: 5 Member
    There's no such thing as spot-loss for fat. You have to reduce overall body fat in order to lose belly fat, and thus, cardio plays an important role -- but not as important as diet. So, be vigilant about counting your calories, underestimate how many calories you're burning, and work hard. It'll eventually come off.
  • drsabeena
    drsabeena Posts: 16 Member
    So and r made in kitchen thanks
  • drsabeena
    drsabeena Posts: 16 Member
    *abs
  • BlueSkyShoal
    BlueSkyShoal Posts: 325 Member
    Basically, there's no way to reduce fat on one particular part of the body; it's up to genetics where it comes off. Give it time . . . the belly fat will go eventually. :)
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    None, getting abs is all about body fat%. Eat less.
  • KombuchaCat
    KombuchaCat Posts: 834 Member
    Mostly losing belly fat happens in the kitchen.
  • Sarasmaintaining
    Sarasmaintaining Posts: 1,027 Member
    edited May 2015
    Zero. You cannot spot reduce because of any specific exercise. To make abs more visible you need to lose enough weight and get a lower bf%.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,022 Member
    Weight training doesn't burn as many calories from actual exercise as cardio does for the same duration of time. But when it comes to fat loss, it's about CICO. One could do all the cardio in the world, eat at maintenance and not lose any weight.
    Also exercise burns calories. The majority of those calories are going to be from stored glycogen. Your body burns the most fat at rest, which is why you want to do activities that help to increase your RMR. Usually HIIT or HIT are the approaches most will use to help with this.

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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    By moving to cardio you're burning more calories and hence you've been put in a defecit you weren't previously acheiving ...so you're dropping weight

    Weight training is still important to preserve your LBM
  • Siege_Tank
    Siege_Tank Posts: 781 Member
    I honestly don't know what the OP is asking. How much cardio is needed for overuse injure, mix and match?
  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    edited May 2015
    I don't speak early-2000s textspeak, but I think the OP could benefit from reading the stickied "nice stomach" thread.
  • beemerphile1
    beemerphile1 Posts: 1,710 Member
    Siege_Tank wrote: »
    I honestly don't know what the OP is asking. How much cardio is needed for overuse injure, mix and match?

    I'm not clear on what the OP is calling cardio. I think circuit training is much closer to weight training than cardio. Isn't cardio things like walking, running, bicycling, swimming?
  • blue736
    blue736 Posts: 69 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Weight training doesn't burn as many calories from actual exercise as cardio does for the same duration of time. But when it comes to fat loss, it's about CICO. One could do all the cardio in the world, eat at maintenance and not lose any weight.
    Also exercise burns calories. The majority of those calories are going to be from stored glycogen. Your body burns the most fat at rest, which is why you want to do activities that help to increase your RMR. Usually HIIT or HIT are the approaches most will use to help with this.

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    beemerphile1 wrote: »
    Siege_Tank wrote: »
    I honestly don't know what the OP is asking. How much cardio is needed for overuse injure, mix and match?

    I'm not clear on what the OP is calling cardio. I think circuit training is much closer to weight training than cardio. Isn't cardio things like walking, running, bicycling, swimming?

  • blue736
    blue736 Posts: 69 Member
    Well u should know that weight training burns more body fat then cardio. At rest your muscle fibres repair an for that ur burning more CALORIES... U need weights... Cardio is secondary..
  • tdatsenko
    tdatsenko Posts: 155 Member
    edited May 2015
    blue736 wrote: »
    Well u should know that weight training burns more body fat then cardio. At rest your muscle fibres repair an for that ur burning more CALORIES... U need weights... Cardio is secondary..

    Body fat is burned with a caloric deficit. Cardio burns more calories than lifting in the same amount of time. I'm not saying lifting weights isn't important, but if your primary goal is to lose weight(fat), then you are better off doing cardio if you only chose to do one.
  • DevilsFan1
    DevilsFan1 Posts: 342 Member
    blue736 wrote: »
    Well u should know that weight training burns more body fat then cardio. At rest your muscle fibres repair an for that ur burning more CALORIES... U need weights... Cardio is secondary..

    Citation please. Body fat is reduced because CI < CO. Given that it is virtually impossible to quantify how many calories are expended by weight training, you're going to have to provide more evidence than just your word.

    Weight training is essential for building muscle. Cardio is essential for cardiovascular health. Both will burn fat if one's diet is reasonable.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    You can lose weight doing lifting only. You can lose weight doing cardio only. You can lose weight doing a mix of the 2. Some forms of cardio help better than others as do some forms of strength training.
  • tdatsenko
    tdatsenko Posts: 155 Member
    rybo wrote: »
    You can lose weight doing lifting only. You can lose weight doing cardio only. You can lose weight doing a mix of the 2. Some forms of cardio help better than others as do some forms of strength training.
    Can we all agree that your calories in is probably the most important part of the equation since it's hard to out-train a bad diet?
  • drsabeena
    drsabeena Posts: 16 Member
    Thanks everyone this was helpful so it's always 70 percent food u eat n how u eat ...30 percent gym n workout .... So cardio is important but mostly it's the eating clean helps now m going stick to my protein diet n eat less carbs cause it seems my food intake n amount I eat was keeping me from my goal .....
  • mommarnurse
    mommarnurse Posts: 515 Member
    Strength training is truly incredibly important in weight loss and in particular a steady, good fat burn. It should always be matched with cardio, though. It's like trying to make a PB and J sandwhich - if you have too much PB or too much Jelly, it just isn't the optimal taste.
  • drsabeena
    drsabeena Posts: 16 Member
    Why did God made carbs so fun to eat thank god I'm don't like pasta potatoes or rice .. I love veggies chicken fish n nuts n of course food n I don't have much sweet tooth so where did I go wrong ? I know where after each weight training session my metabolism goes very high so when come home I EAT I eat carbs n I eat good lunch made f carbs no wonder I never lost ( damn my trainer old one told me it was ok it eat my nepalese daal bhat after workout but my belly remained Buddha belly ) my new trainer specify the important of protein after workout m so blessed to finally got into right way to my goal mix match means doing different or variety varying your workout each day no two day r same for me I like to keep myself from getting bored
  • Phoenix_Down
    Phoenix_Down Posts: 530 Member
    Carbs aren't the enemy unless you have a medical condition. Weightlifting and proper amount of protein and moderate deficit will help. Remember genetics plays a role in fat loss. You cannot spot reduce. Take weight loss slow and focus on getting a good amount of protein, fat, and fiber. Don't worry so much about where carbs fall, just get a good balance on everything. Cardio isn't the magical spot reduction cure but it is beneficial for the cardiovascular system and overall health, so a mix of both weightlifting and cardio would still be good
  • DevilsFan1
    DevilsFan1 Posts: 342 Member
    Carbs are essential for fueling a workout. They provide quick energy that is necessary to prevent the dreaded "bonk". Don't listen to low and no-carb zealots. Eating an extremely low-carb diet may help you to lose weight, but it will adversely affect your training.

    BTW, there is no scientific evidence of a "protein window" that requires you to eat protein right after a workout. Just insure you are eating protein sources throughout the day and you'll be fine.
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  • drsabeena
    drsabeena Posts: 16 Member
    edited May 2015
    Wow thanks u guys im in constant battle to what eat so guess it's about portion control more than anything moderation is key but should start eating half of watever I serve for myself n start keep the other half share my food for future use tricking my brain method that I get to eat all but in later time ... My problem it's self is I have no sense of portion control when I eat I hog even if it's healthy food I'm big eater as for workout I pretty strong n love working out as long as I have a trainer to motivate me during my workout guess I have accepted my vices of can't be independent excerciser whatsoever I'm going keep my healthy carb in my diet with my protein ..your all r so right I have seen ppl who hardly eat carbs take protein powder whey n they personality is not gregerious or happy cause I think our brain works lousy if we don't get enough carbs not mention workout deficit energy ....while excercising so once again thanks for teaching my the importance of right food n workout really I m learning so much each day from you all its a blessing to be know u all big thanks
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    tdatsenko wrote: »
    rybo wrote: »
    You can lose weight doing lifting only. You can lose weight doing cardio only. You can lose weight doing a mix of the 2. Some forms of cardio help better than others as do some forms of strength training.
    Can we all agree that your calories in is probably the most important part of the equation since it's hard to out-train a bad diet?
    Calories are always important, that shouldn't really have to be stated. But assuming that is in check, when it comes to the exercise part, some things are better than others for getting really lean.
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