Working Towards Pushups

[Patrick Dare]

I see a few people saying cardio is best for losing weight. That is a myth that many people still believe. In terms of burning calories strength training > high intensity interval training > straight cardio (like running at a constant speed for an hour). You also have to consider that the more muscle you have the more calories your body uses on a normal day to day basis outside of exercise. As Batou667 said, regardless of whatever exercise you do diet is the most important thing.

 

[Boris Goodenough]

I see a few people saying cardio is best for losing weight. That is a myth that many people still believe. In terms of burning calories strength training > high intensity interval training > straight cardio (like running at a constant speed for an hour). You also have to consider that the more muscle you have the more calories your body uses on a normal day to day basis outside of exercise. As Batou667 said, regardless of whatever exercise you do diet is the most important thing.

Could you please find me some sort of source for that? Because me searching around for that statement ST > HIIT > LISS for calories didn't give any results.

 

[JoshGod]

As someone who went from seventeen and a half stone to twelve in one year I have a bit of experience in losing weight but not body building which seems to be more of what you're doing, which is good as muscles burn more calories. Anyway my advice for losing weight is to always have some water with you and as soon as you feel hungry/thirsty have a sip. it helps a lot as you cut out so much due to getting rid of fizzy and juice drinks which have a lot of sugar. On top of that for me I found that I had an issue with the sensation of putting something in my mouth chewing and swallowing and this helped.

Another thing that is worth goggling is a calorie is not a calorie, it generally says that those with higher fatty diets are hungrier and eat more than those on heavy carbohydrate diets, and those diets will make you hungrier than a protein heavy diet.

What I believe helped me continue or at least never stop permanently was seeing improvements. In the first few weeks I pushed myself hard, probably too hard, but I saw results which showed me that I could do it, most resolution like yours last a little while and people see no chance for all that work and go screw it why bother.

It would be useful for us to know how much time you have to exercise, and whether you feel comfortable being in front of other people, as exercising in your own home can be a bit limiting. for me going jogging at that weight was embarrassing to say the least, but I got around that because I had lots of free time to walk, a lot until I could jog past my street.

 

[Boris Goodenough]

As someone who went from seventeen and a half stone to twelve in one year I have a bit of experience in losing weight but not body building which seems to be more of what you're doing, which is good as muscles burn more calories. Anyway my advice for losing weight is to always have some water with you and as soon as you feel hungry/thirsty have a sip. it helps a lot as you cut out so much due to getting rid of fizzy and juice drinks which have a lot of sugar. On top of that for me I found that I had an issue with the sensation of putting something in my mouth chewing and swallowing and this helped.

Another thing that is worth goggling is a calorie is not a calorie, it generally says that those with higher fatty diets are hungrier and eat more than those on heavy carbohydrate diets, and those diets will make you hungrier than a protein heavy diet.

What I believe helped me continue or at least never stop permanently was seeing improvements. In the first few weeks I pushed myself hard, probably too hard, but I saw results which showed me that I could do it, most resolution like yours last a little while and people see no chance for all that work and go screw it why bother.

It would be useful for us to know how much time you have to exercise, and whether you feel comfortable being in front of other people, as exercising in your own home can be a bit limiting. for me going jogging at that weight was embarrassing to say the least, but I got around that because I had lots of free time to walk, a lot until I could jog past my street.

Nice going! Hopefully you haven't been damaged by possible poor diet.

 

[JoshGod]

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Nice going! Hopefully you haven't been damaged by possible poor diet.

Well I do stay away from all things that are highly fatty/sugar, to the point where I usually cut out things like butter and god you do miss cheese, however I do and always have eaten a lot of carbs, I just love pasta and have always lived on it. I didn't have the best diet during my weight loss period, I had breakfast and then one (biggish) meal usually pasta every day, which is not an amazing diet, perhaps its because my body is just so used to it. :s
Edit; but we should be focusing more on the op than me but thank you anyway.

 

[Mr.Cynic88]

When I first started working out after a long period of sedentary life, I also had problems doing real push ups. What I did until I built up the strength was do push ups negative style. Start in the up position and slowly lower yourself to the down position, holding yourself in proper form for as long as you can. It should take you 30 seconds to a minute to go fully down, then put yourself back in the up position and repeat.

 

[Glongpre]

I see a few people saying cardio is best for losing weight. That is a myth that many people still believe. In terms of burning calories strength training > high intensity interval training > straight cardio (like running at a constant speed for an hour). You also have to consider that the more muscle you have the more calories your body uses on a normal day to day basis outside of exercise. As Batou667 said, regardless of whatever exercise you do diet is the most important thing.

Could you please find me some sort of source for that? Because me searching around for that statement ST > HIIT > LISS for calories didn't give any results.

Think of it this way, when you add muscle, it is burning calories all day, including when you are lifting. Whereas, high intensity and regular cardio burn calories only when they are performed.

 

[Boris Goodenough]

Think of it this way, when you add muscle, it is burning calories all day, including when you are lifting. Whereas, high intensity and regular cardio burn calories only when they are performed.

But does the math work out? Do you burn more by doing weights as much in a day as doing a round of HIIT?
I am not arguing he shouldn't be doing wheights, I am just saying that HIIT will get more carbs off you in a day than lifting wheights will, unless of course you're feeling suicidal with them.

 

[Flutterguy]

Also start a good diet, cold bath/showers and proper sleeping pattern (6-8 hours for most active people) for best results. If you manage to get into the groove you will enjoy working out too. I managed to live well for a couples months, never did get visible abs or chiseled arms but I did come out lighter and much healthier.

Never paid for a gym or equipment I just used a free pair 10 and 20lbs dumbbells and a skateboard (Well I bought the skateboard but not with intent to work out).

 

[Batou667]

But does the math work out? Do you burn more by doing weights as much in a day as doing a round of HIIT?
I am not arguing he shouldn't be doing wheights, I am just saying that HIIT will get more carbs off you in a day than lifting wheights will, unless of course you're feeling suicidal with them.

I found an article that tries to answer that very question:

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/

Basically, the findings are that "what you eat is the most important thing when it comes to weight loss, aerobic training helps but not nearly as much as you?d think, and weight training when combined with the two is the most effective method to dropping pounds."

The underlying science is based on what each exercise type does to your metabolism, with both HIIT and weight training providing an enhanced metabolism after exercise, with straight cardio only really having a calorie-burning benefit for the duration of the exercise itself. The article points out that these findings are far from universally agreed-upon and individuals should feel free to just choose whatever form of exercise they enjoy most - in conjunction with a monitored diet.

(Well I bought the skateboard but not with intent to work out).

Skateboard squats!

 

[Boris Goodenough]

I found an article that tries to answer that very question:

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/

Basically, the findings are that "what you eat is the most important thing when it comes to weight loss, aerobic training helps but not nearly as much as you?d think, and weight training when combined with the two is the most effective method to dropping pounds."

The underlying science is based on what each exercise type does to your metabolism, with both HIIT and weight training providing an enhanced metabolism after exercise, with straight cardio only really having a calorie-burning benefit for the duration of the exercise itself. The article points out that these findings are far from universally agreed-upon and individuals should feel free to just choose whatever form of exercise they enjoy most - in conjunction with a monitored diet.

Thank you!

Hmm, by the looks of it when he says weights are better than HIIT for burning calories, he's actually using a study that is comparing weights to cardio, not HIIT.
The other comment (http://stronglifts.com/hiit-interval-training-fat-loss/) that is referenced lists 80% of HRmax as HIIT territory, you have to be near 90% or more, personally I do around 95-98% just because I like the burn.
Also I am not too happy about him diving cons and pros and reasons up so coarsely, seeing as most I know do HIIT and weights for synergistic effects, there is no cardio involved though.

Also I don't think anyone would dare say diet isn't the most important part of it.

 

[Rylot]

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Just throwing my two cents in here. Have you ever tried boxing workouts? I've never been in a fight, nor do I ever intend to and I'm not really big on MMA but I've always enjoyed boxing workouts. If you do it right it incorporates your leg muscles that are good at burning fat while building up your upper body all round. Finding some decent free workouts online isn't difficult and proper technique isn't totally paramount since you won't be jumping in the ring right away. Access to the right equipment might be an issue though.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

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Just throwing my two cents in here. Have you ever tried boxing workouts? I've never been in a fight, nor do I ever intend to and I'm not really big on MMA but I've always enjoyed boxing workouts. If you do it right it incorporates your leg muscles that are good at burning fat while building up your upper body all round. Finding some decent free workouts online isn't difficult and proper technique isn't totally paramount since you won't be jumping in the ring right away. Access to the right equipment might be an issue though.

I don't have access to a gym at the moment, which is why most of my routine has been focused around what I can do with my dumbbell set and whatever cardio I can do during my spare time. I'll look into boxing, but right now that isn't high on my to-do list.

 

[Rylot]

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Just throwing my two cents in here. Have you ever tried boxing workouts? I've never been in a fight, nor do I ever intend to and I'm not really big on MMA but I've always enjoyed boxing workouts. If you do it right it incorporates your leg muscles that are good at burning fat while building up your upper body all round. Finding some decent free workouts online isn't difficult and proper technique isn't totally paramount since you won't be jumping in the ring right away. Access to the right equipment might be an issue though.

I don't have access to a gym at the moment, which is why most of my routine has been focused around what I can do with my dumbbell set and whatever cardio I can do during my spare time. I'll look into boxing, but right now that isn't high on my to-do list.

Gotcha. It isn't easy to get a hold of. I've been saving for a combo heavy bag/ speed bag combo that just went on sale for $200 just so I could have easy access to some equipment. Best of luck getting into shape. Post stuff here if you find yourself loosing the motivation to workout (who doesn't from time to time?)

 

[theboombody]

Exercise is overrated. I used to be a decent powerlifter, and now I'm no stronger than your average joe. It's yet another one of those things in life that's only temporary unless you keep doing it forever, and who has time for that? Don't worry about it. Just do your best at school and work, and try to make the world a better place.