Common misconceptions about exercise and weight loss

One of the best methods to reduce weight is with exercise. Cardio improves cardiovascular health, brain and joint health, skin, hair, and mood in addition to weight loss. Since cardio is so popular, 

Myths and rumor circulate equally. Even if you accept them totally, you must know what happens and how to do cardio to maximum weight loss and benefits. A comprehensive guide will help you.

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Many recommend aerobics before strength training. In fact, it is not. A decent aerobic session will leave you exhausted for strength training. You should do each on separate days to provide your best.

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How much exercise you should perform or burn for weight reduction depends on nutrition, muscle, and lifestyle modifications. Thus, limiting your calorie expenditure is unwise. Doing so will limit your weight loss to unrealistic levels.

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This is completely false. It goes without saying that we need energy to keep going, and that the larger muscles that can sustain us through a whole cardio workout require lipids and carbs to function. In the event that you exercise when hungry, 

The body will use the fat found in the blood and muscle storage rather than the fat contained in the fat cells. Avoid being dehydrated by eating a small meal before your workout.

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While this may seem confusing, doing two types of activity on the same day is more beneficial than separating them out. Cycling or treadmill jogging for 15 minutes while resistance training can boost metabolism. Try it and utilize cardio to rest between strength training sets.

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Cardio is good for weight reduction, but it's not the only activity. Without strength training, exercise can become monotonous and delay weight reduction by reducing lean muscle mass. Thus, weight loss should not depend on any single workout.

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