What is the best cardio for both fat and weight loss?
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The best cardio is the exercise that you enjoy and will do consistantly. Running on a treadmill or outdoors will burn a high number of calories, but if you hate it, you probably won't continue for a long period of time. Any activity that increases your heart rate is beneficial. I'd recommend finding a couple of different activities you enjoy and alternating to give your workouts variety and eleviate boredom. Also vary the intensity and duration of your workouts. Some days go for a long bike ride at a moderate pace, another day try running at a more intense pace for perhaps 30 minutes. You might also try swimming, hiking, or any sport you enjoy. I'd recommend getting 30-60 minutes of cardio 5-6 days per week. To aid in weight loss, you should also do strength training 2-3 days per week with a day of rest in between sessions. Hope this helps!
Walking at a quick pace is one of the best cardio activities for supporting fat and weight loss. I would combine that with strength conditioning and/or core exercise every other day for the full benefit of the fat loss. This will also tone up the muscle. Remember, though, muscle weighs more than fat.
Include in your program good eating habits - balanced small meals and good snacks so you are eating something every 2-3 hours. Lots of fruits and vegetables and whole grain carbs as well as proteins. Stay away from empty carbs and sugars. Read labels for sugar content and fat percentages. If sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, lactose, maltose, etc. appears in the first 3-5 ingredients it is high in sugar. Drink plenty of water - 8-10 glasses a day - to keep the fat from sticking. You can also do a fat flush by drinking unsweetened cranberry juice 1/2 cup to quart of water daily.
Running, cycling, swimming. In that order. Best is long distance at a speed where you're breathing hard but can maintain a conversation.
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