Weight Loss Running or Weights

[Sportsmedjosh]

Because the body continues to expend energy after exercise, EPOC plays a supplemental role to an exercise program in weight management. Currently, researchers are interested in the effect different forms of exercise have on EPOC. The evidence suggests that a high-intensity, intermittent-type of training (interval training) has a more pronounced effect on EPOC (Haltom et al. 1999). Also, it appears that resistance training produces greater EPOC responses than aerobic exercise (Burleson et al. 1998). The research suggests that high-intensity resistance exercise disturbs the body’s homeostasis to a greater degree than aerobic exercise. The result is a larger energy requirement after exercise to restore the body’s systems to normal (Burleson et al. 1998), and thus an explanation for the higher EPOC. The underlying mechanisms that cause the higher EPOC observed in resistance exercise include elevated blood lactate, and an increase in circulating catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) and anabolic hormones. Inspecting the data from several investigations, it appears that EPOC accounts for postexercise expenditure of 51 (Haltom et al. 1999) to 127 (Burleson et al. 1998) kilocalories. Since a pound of fat is equal to 3,500 kilocalories, the effect of EPOC on weight control must be regarded in terms of a cumulative effect over time.

[prophet]

you know.... i have absolutely no idea what that means.

[livewell]

...it means I need not do so much cardio, yoga, and pilates and start weight training.

[Sportsmedjosh]

Yup thats exactly what it means. There are a lot of stuff out there that are scuttlebugs. Running to loose weight is the best option is one of those.

[livewell]

is a tredmill as good as out doors? What about bad knees? Any alternative to running? what about walking fast? Real fast?:bdance
wait...running is NOT a good idea or it is?

[Sportsmedjosh]

for someone with bad knees the following would be a good alternative to running: elliptical, biking, swimming, rowing, arm ergometer. Anything that elevated the heart rate would be a good source of cardio.

[livewell]

right on. good, cuz i don't like to run. I like jump roping like a boxer!

[Sportsmedjosh]

jumping rope also provides other benefits as it strengthens the bone, which is important for women to prevent slow down osteoporosis or any other form of bone degeneration.

[livewell]

good to know!

[Najonairpic]

Sex.

[livewell]

huh?:ponder

[Michelley]

swimming is probably THE best way to work like your entire body. It not only helps with your muscle, but also your breathing. you should do it. everybody should do it!

[livewell]

Originally Posted by Michelley

swimming is probably THE best way to work like your entire body. It not only helps with your muscle, but also your breathing. you should do it. everybody should do it!

Right on. Swimming is an excellent total body workout!