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Which Aerobic Exercise Is Better for Fat Loss: Walking On The Treadmill or On The Pavement?

Learn which one of these two aerobic exercises is better for fat loss.

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Who says that you have to eat the same thing over and over again or cannot break your diet for a meal while trying to lose weight?

That is right, you can have a cheat meal once a week and still get the weight loss results that you deserve.  You may be wondering how and think that this goes against the traditional mindset that the media or experts have told you, but I do it all the time and still stay in great shape.

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So what is the best exercise for fat loss: weight training exercise or cardiovascular exercise? Check out this video blog and learn the answer.

What Is The Best Exercise for Fat Loss: Weight Training Exercise or Cardiovascular Exercise

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Learn the truth behind what are the best natural bodybuilding exercises for getting the quickest results in terms of muscle gain and fat loss.  Are machines really better than good old free weights? (more…)

In this natural bodybuilding article, I discuss the difference between weight loss and fat loss.

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Typically, when a bodybuilder reaches 10% body fat, in order to keep the process of fat loss going in the right direction, we need to use some metabolic trickery.  While at this point, the instinct of many bodybuilders is to eliminate carbs from their bodybuilding diet and go on a ketogenic diet, this is not the best strategy in my opinion.

While eliminating carbs from your diet initially brings about some results in the way of less water retention and a sudden drop in weight, the body immediately puts itself into an emergency state and thus begins to take measures in order to lower its metabolic rate. It will do this through a reduction of thyroid hormone production (which is the hormone responsible for keeping the metabolism high) and the only way to bring this production back up (and thus, boost the metabolic rate) is through an increase in carbohydrate intake. So instead of just eliminating carbs from the diet, a better way to accomplish fat loss when already at 10% body fat is through the use of an advanced technique called carbohydrate cycling.

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[JP] So great to speak with you Hugo. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have you in my newsletter. More than that, you’re so approachable, friendly and motivational. It’s a real inspiration. Okay, I hope I’m not laying it on too thick…

[HR] No, not at all.  Thank you so much for the kind words!  The honor of being interviewed is all mine, so thank you.

[JP] As you know, the New Year is here and people are beginning to take care of their resolutions. What are the smartest things people can do to stay true to their New Year’s resolution of dieting?

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Aerobic exercise such as walking, riding a stationary bike, or running is a good way to accelerate the fat burning process, as long as it is not overdone and as long as it is used only in addition to a good weight training program. It should never be used as a substitute for weight training since it does not permanently increases your metabolism and since it does not has the ability to re-shape your body.

Fat Burning Zone

In order for aerobic exercise to be effective, it needs to be performed within the fat burning zone. The fat burning zone is the zone at which you are doing enough work to burn fat. Your pulse (how fast your heart is beating per minute) determines this zone.

The fat burning zone formula is the following:

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Fat loss is not rocket science.  However, various infomercials will have you believe that losing body fat is some sort of occult science composed of many complex secretive principles that only a few enlightened ones have access to.  You too, however, may have access to this information but only after you pay the three small installments of $49.95; according to the infomercial anyways.

If you are confused about how to lose body fat, please do not feel bad; many years ago I was in your shoes too.  Because of that, I will share with you my 8 Fat Loss Directives.  These directives are 8 simple rules that will guarantee that you start losing body fat now.  In addition, I have included a Fat Burning Workout as well so that you can print it out and take it to the gym with you. 

The 8 Fat Loss Prime Directives

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