Business of the Week: All-Out Fitness, Mahopac

Business of the Week: All-Out Fitness, Mahopac

The Truth on Fat Burning

     We all have heard plenty of different opinions on optimizing fat loss. I will set the record straight with empirical evidence that will summarize the facts. Here are some findings of a study that was done at the University of New Mexico in regards to weight loss, weight management, and the amounts of exercises required for both.

-We need to have more than 150 minutes of exercise per week in order to maintain a strong and healthy body.

- We must exercise 225-420 minutes per week in order to see significant weight loss.

- After we lose weight, 275 mins of exercise per week is needed in order to keep  the lost weight off.

- Resistance training increases muscle mass and will increase the amount of calories that our body burns at rest (resting metabolic rate/rmr) by 7-9%.

- Most people are sedentary for 70% of their days.

- There is a strong association between sitting and mortality. Even if you get your 1 hour of exercise per day, there still is an increased risk (not as high but still)of early death. Sitting results in dramatic drops in ldl cholesterol (bad cholesterol), however, it has been shown to elevate blood fat (triglycerides). Furthermore, it will inhibits hdl cholesterol levels (good cholesterol)which help to keep our arteries unclogged.

Exercise is not just about weight-loss, its about survival. Someone who is sedentary regardless of diet is at risk. Thankfully, we have scientific evidence that pinpoints exactly what we need in order to increase our chances of living longer and healthier lives. Our bodies will not get any better on their own. It is up to us to lead ourselves down the road of success. If you don't know the way, then contact a fitness professional like myself. I will help you to not only find the road, but also teach you how to walk on it forever. We cannot make excuses, only efforts. Begin by making the decision to improve your life.