Ireneanda Blog: Lee Corso is Funny

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Lee Corso is Funny

What really matters is fat burned throughout the day, not only the fat is burned during exercise itself.Also, training status (how long someone has been training) and intensity of exercise should be considered. It is true that some studies have shown that at very low intensity cardio (below 60% VO2max) fat loss is reduced by the consumption of carbohydrate before exercise. But this reduction occurs only after a long time (one study showed a decrease after 80-90 minutes of exercise.) Unless you are not healthy, most of your cardio will be done in more than 65% VO2max. At moderate and high intensity exercise, there was no difference in fat oxidation between-meal or fasting state. You will also be able to work harder during your exercise session if you are eating. And for anyone who wants to build muscle, listen to this: a study showed loss of protein 10% of the total caloric cost of exercise. So, stop torturing yourself by fasting cardio. Eat up, and burn more fat during and after your exercise session.