It seems almost on a daily basis I continue to hear from busy dads who are trying to slim down and get in shape but are only doing long boring cardio like walking on a treadmill or even knee numbing long distance running to burn fat.
First, if this sounds familiar...I applaud you for doing SOMETHING, but if you are putting in some effort I want YOU to get results.
Walking and running are still good ways to stay active but they must not be your only source of exercise if you want to change the shape of your body.
So if you are trying to lose a few pounds and you are NOT doing some type of resistance training like weight training or bodyweight workouts you will NOT be happy with your results!
Weight Training increases your body's metabolism 24 hours a day, not just for a hour, like when you do long duration cardio like running.
More specifically it is referred to as E.P.O.C. otherwise known as "excess post-exercise oxygen consumption."
Without getting to technical, EPOC represents the process your body goes through in which energy is used to recover from exercise.
When you finish exercising, it takes time and energy for your muscle cells to return to resting levels.
Energy is also needed to replenish depleted glucose, protein and fat stores, and to remove accumulated cell waste.
The more rebuilding that needs to be done, the greater the rate of EPOC, which in turn, means more calories from your body's fat stores are being burned after your workout.
While the primary factor in determining EPOC is exercise intensity, there is also duration to consider -- just not to the same extent.
Just visualize spinning one of those Tops you used to have as a kid, as your metabolism. You want to spin it really hard so it will continue to spin on its own when you let go of it.
Studies show your metabolism remains elevated to such a level up to 48 hours after high intensity exercise like weight training.
When intense weight training exercises using your entire body are combined with intervals in the same workout, like are found in the Dad Fitness Workouts, the positive effects it will have on reshaping your body is astonishing!
Still don't believe me? Here are 18 more reasons to weight train...
1. Weight training tones your muscles, which looks great and raises your basal metabolism, which causes you to burn more calories 24 hours a day. You'll even burn more calories while you're sleeping!
2. Weight training can *reverse* the natural decline in your metabolism which begins around age 30.
5. Weight training strengthens your bones reducing your risk of developing osteoporosis.
6. Weight training improves your muscular endurance.
7. Weight training will NOT develop big bulky muscles; just hard toned muscles!
8. Weight training makes you strong. Strength gives you confidence and makes daily activities easier.
9. Weight training makes you less prone to low-back injuries.
10. Weight training decreases your resting blood pressure.
11. Weight training decreases your risk of developing adult onset diabetes.
12. Weight training decreases your gastrointestinal transit time, reducing your risk for developing colon cancer.
13. Weight training increases your blood level of HDL cholesterol (the good type).
14. Weight training improves your posture.
15. Weight training improves the functioning of your immune system.
16. Weight training lowers your resting heart rate, a sign of a more efficient heart.
17. Weight training improves your balance and coordination.
18. Weight training elevates your mood.
...and if you want a quick and easy recipe for my Mmmmmm Meatloaf, watch my latest cooking video.
Sean Barker, CPT
Learn the "The Truth On Fat Loss, How To Finally Lose Your Beer Belly" in this FREE report from Sean Barker at www.dadfitness.com
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