What form of cardio exercise is the most efficient way to burn the most body fat? That's a good question. It's also one that most everybody whose weight loss program includes cardiovascular fitness training asks at one time or another.
By following a proper diet and committing yourself to some form of cardiovascular exercise, you'll be well on your way to losing weight. Yet questions still arise. What do I do? How often do I do it? How long do I do it? What time of day should I do it? How do I do it? The answers to these questions are the subject of this four-part series.
There are numerous opinions, studies, and test cases to explain why one cardio program or system is supposedly better than the next. But let's break down some of the common questions and see if we can sculpt a personalized plan that you can follow, that produces the results you want, and that is fun. Sound good?
Some Basics
Before beginning any type of cardio regimen, see your doctor to ensure that you're healthy enough to begin an exercise program. Once your doctor gives you the thumbs-up, there are plenty of options available.
If you belong to a gym, you can work out on a treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike, or a stair climber (to name just a few). And if you have one of these pieces of equipment at home - great! The convenience factor of a home gym is a bonus, but you must be able to motivate yourself to work out there.
Should I Buy It?
I'd recommend buying a piece of cardio equipment if you're a self-motivated person who doesn't belong to a gym, or who isn't interested in joining a gym. But if a gym membership or home equipment is out of the question, there are still options available. Walking, jogging, sprinting, working out to aerobics videos, and even jumping rope will enable you to shed body fat.
So consider your choices and then make your decision. If you have the luxury of choosing several options (and hopefully you do), this will provide variety, which in turn helps to avoid possible boredom. As I mentioned above, one of our goals here is to make cardio training fun. So remember that you want this to be fun! This will help you to stick with your cardio exercise program both when it's fresh and new, and over the long haul.
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