Sun, Jan-18-09, 11:18
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Senior Member
Posts: 241
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Plan: PP-ish
Stats: 202/149/147
BF:~10%
Progress: 96%
Location: Connecticut
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The problem is that moderate activity for longer periods of time teaches your body to conserve its energy (fat), much like trying to lose weight with calorie reduction causes your body to hold onto its reserves (fat). Fat burning zone is a myth. Go harder, for shorter periods of time, even if you do 30 seconds of maximum exertion, with 30 seconds of rest for 10 cycles, that's far superior to doing 10 minutes of droning treadmill deathmarch.
Or, put another way, who looks fitter to you, a marathoner or a sprinter? One has muscle tone and looks lean and strong. One looks like a concentration camp survivor. What kind of physique you want is up to you.
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