Thursday, October 15, 2009

Is it True That You Can Burn Fat Without Cardio?

By Ryan M Hall

Go to any gym and you'll see loads of people running on treadmills, these people think that there is no other way to burn fat without cardio. The truth is though, there is a way to burn fat with absolutely no cardio. The secret is to build more muscle. The myth that pervades our culture is that muscle builds bulk and cardio burns fat.

The real truth is that lean muscle mass burns fat, not just the activity we perform. Your muscle is what makes your body burn fat, so of course if you have more lean muscle, you will be burning more fat. Doing traditional cardio, the kind we are all used to, actually does very little to help your body burn fat.

If running on a treadmill won't work to make me lose weight fast, then what can I do to build muscle? If you want to build muscle quickly and easily, then you should focus on compound exercises during your workout. Exercises like bench press, squats, and rows are all great compound exercises that build lots of muscle all over your body. The muscle groups they build on have a great effect on your body's fat burning.

The real secret is to make sure you don't take a rest between exercises. If you don't take a rest between each set, your heart rate will stay elevated and you will get cardiovascular improvements as well as muscle building. This means that by following this advice, you can build muscle burn fat and get better cardio.

It is true that you can burn fat without cardio, you just need to build more muscle with compound exercises. Doing so the right way will get you more cardiovascular effects and get your body burning more fat than ever before. Your heart rate will stay elevated, your lung capacity will improve, and your body will be burning fat because of the extra muscle you've built.

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