A lot of confusion is still out there when it comes to cardio, i.e ‘aerobic exercise.’ In past articles I have stated that you do not need to do traditional cardio in order to burn fat and lose weight. But what exactly does that mean?

Firstly, lets clear up what I mean by the term ‘traditional cardio.’ I mean the sorts of things you would do in a gym, i.e. running, cycling, cross training, etc. These are the activities you DO NOT need to do.

Why? Let’s clarify exactly what cardio means. It’s basically getting your heart-rate up to a higher level and keeping it there. Nothing more, nothing less.

If you have ever tried one of my home/circuit training workouts, I’m sure you will agree you most definitely achieve this objective. And I can assure you there is no traditional cardio in them whatsoever.

It’s important to understand I am NOT saying cardio in itself is not necessary. It’s just the monotonous, traditional forms of cardio that we can avoid.

Today’s Takeaway – If you can implement the right exercises in the right format, you will see great fat loss results. Compared to this method of training, traditional cardio is both outdated and ineffective.

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So many people I work with are taking totally the wrong approach to fat loss and getting lean physiques.

Cardio, cardio and more cardio seems to be the answer for most people. But in reality building lean muscle is the number 1 most important factor in anyone’s fat loss journey.

The more lean muscle you have the faster you metabolism works and the quicker you burn fat. It’s really is that simple! Muscle burns fat super-efficiently.

But please don’t think building lean muscle means you are going to have great big muscles and look like bodybuilders. YOU WON’T! This won’t happen ladies, please believe me when I say that.

Doing weights in the gym is one way of achieving this, but by no means the only way. You can do resistance exercises at home without any equipment whatsoever that will build lean muscle. Search the site and click  the link at he bottom of the page for examples of how.

Today’s Takeaway – Building Lean Muscle = Fat Loss. Simple.

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Often I am asked ‘what is the best exercise for burning fat and losing weight.’ Or perhaps ‘if you could only do 1 exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be?’ ‘The plank’ is always my answer, but why?

1/ The plank engages so many different muscles at once, meaning you are burning far greater calories than with other exercises.

2/ It is easy to do, i.e. you don’t need any equipment or much space to do the plank.

3/ There are many different variations and difficulty levels of the plank. So no matter how fit/unfit you think you are, the plank will still work for you.

Below is an example of the technique for a regular front plank;

Position: Raise up on your elbows and toes holding your body up.

Technique:Raise hips so your whole body is in a straight line. Hold position still.

Points To Remember: Make sure your back remains flat, i.e. your hips don’t sag down or raise up too high. Make sure your elbows stay directly beneath your shoulders and don’t slide further forward.

(If this position is too difficult you can rest on your knees rather than your toes).

Today’s Takeaway – If you only have 1 minute a day to do a plank, it will still make a difference to your weight and fat loss results.

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Many people believe carbs, i.e. bread. pasta, rice, etc are a necessity if you are a regular exerciser. However some people argue that even if you are a regular exerciser, excess carbs will lead to weight gain. So what’s the truth?

I believe that the vast majority of people eat too many  starchy or complex carbs. By this I mean foods such as bread, pasta and rice.

You do not need much carbohydrate in this form unless you are exercising at a high intensity for more than 1.5 hours a day.

You are much better of consuming carbs in the form of green leafy vegetables and beans. These sorts of carbs are not so heavy in calories and will not lead to you putting on weight.

You should also look to substitute some of the carbs you eat for more protein. This will help your body recover from the exercise as well as aiding weight loss.

Today’s Takeaway - Cutting down your starchy carb intake will not leave you lacking energy from your workout. You will get more than enough carbs from other, healthier foods. 

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