This entry was posted by James Hardy ( email address confidential ) on Friday, May 23rd, 2008 at 1:53 pm and is filed under Training. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
How do I effectively burn fat whilst still playing/training?
I am a rugby player looking to lose fat and tone up at the same time. Most of the training regimes suggest that 3 weights sessions per week is sufficient along with minimal CV and good diet.
Is this still the case if you are training Tuesday and Thursday, and either playing or doing circuits on the Saturday?
Any help/training plan suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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June 5th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Hey buddy,
Its slightly annoying when people who are slightly overweight and want to lose flab and tone have been informed that weight training is the key to reduce weight. It simpy is NOT !
Weight training is important dont get me wrong as the bigger the muscles on your frame the more calories you burn when you do exercise but the major key to weight loss and toning is quite simply a major Cardio program.
I would suggest weights twice a week if you are playing rugby and want to build muscle slowly but then do CARDIO at least three/four times a week. With this weight program your are maintaining the muscle you do have and even possibly slowly increasing it but the CARDIO and good diet is increasing your calorie burning and reducing flab. This will not happen overnight but you will be toned if you maintain and stick to the plan.
Toning and reducing weight is only achieved by calorie burning in order to burn flab. The best form of calorie burning is CARDIO, and the best form of Cardio for fat burning is running. Slightly reduce the weights you do per week but increase the cardio my friend and you will see major results. Your diet has to be maintained as well (protein and good carbohydrates).
Hope this helps.
June 10th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I agree with chris but i would also say that you need to decide which goal you want more or first and try and change your training accordingly, just because you do more CV now doesnt mean you cant adjust it in the future.