I am going to preface this tidbit with the assumption that everyone that works out in whatever fashion (Pilates, weight-training, walking, etc...) is giving 100%, and not, please pardon my language, half-assed. Remember that men naturally have more testosterone then females so by bio-chemical make up a female MUST workout more intensely then a male in order boost testosterone to build the same lean muscle mass as a male... I know, it sucks, but that's the consequence of the ability to give birth to children, higher levels of estrogen and naturally higher level of body fat percentage. This is why many of my female patients complain that it harder to lose weight compared to they're husband even though they are following the same nutritional recommendations I gave them.
You know that person at the gym running on the treadmill every time you’re there—the whole time? Is it you? Clearly they are dedicated and determined to burn calories, but why aren’t they loosing weight? They don’t know the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
What is Metabolism? Metabolism is the sum of all physical and chemical changes in one’s body. In regards to nutrition and exercise It is a level of energy expenditure, for example: Basal metabolism is the lowest caloric energy requirement for your body at rest, while carbohydrate metabolism is the changes that occur within your body during the breakdown and synthesis of carb’s in the body.
Aerobic metabolism requires OXYGEN and the heart rate to remain within a specific ‘fat-burning zone’ for at least fifteen minutes. Running, swimming and *rowing are just a few examples of aerobic exercise, an effective way to burn the body’s fat storage's.
Anaerobic metabolism does not require oxygen and occurs during physical activities performed for shorter periods of time. Weight or power lifting, *pilates, and bodybuilding are a few examples of anaerobic activities.
* Certain exercises can have both aerobic and anaerobic components, and the intensity level and heart rate at which perform this exercise will also effect its ability to burn fat, learn how to BURN FAT more effectively!
Why It Matters:
Calories are burned throughout the duration of an aerobic work out, for example running. Once the activity is completed, calorie burning also ceases. In contrast, during anaerobic activities, such as resistance training (Weight training), Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption, or EPOC occurs within the body and increases the amount of lean muscle mass present. Studies show that EPOC ensures that calories continue to burn for 24-72 hours, even during the resting and healing phases, which are essential to a successful program. Lean muscle makes you stronger, helps prevent injury and as a result improves your overall health.
To make the most of your workout, it is recommended that aerobic exercise be performed after anaerobic activities because the combination is more effective than either alone. Also, finding an activity that you enjoy and are passionate about will keep you motivated. Martial arts, yoga, pilates and most sports are just a few examples of activities containing both aerobic and anaerobic periods of exercise. Also consider enlist the support of a professional who can help monitor your progress by measuring your body fat. Any questions, please feel free to contact me! Learn the tricks to PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT by following the link or calling 800.980.9172 to talk to a staff member and set up a time to discuss how to reach all your health goals.
Dr. Gordon
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