Sprinting or weight training
Some of the most
intense exercise we can perform. The energy to fuel these
activities comes almost exclusively from carbohydrates. The amount
of total calories burned is very high whilst performing the
movement, however they can only be performed for short periods due
to muscle fatigue. Plenty of rest periods are needed between each
bout resulting in less total calories burned over the course of a
training session. Normally other aerobic exercises are performed
continuously for the whole duration of a session therefore total
calories burnt are usually much higher. A positive reason to
exercise lightly over a longer duration!
Intense exercises may now seem
totally out the question when trying to lose weight however, it
has been suggested that intense training can elevate the
metabolism long after the exercise has stopped, resulting in many
extra calories being burnt while at rest. Using weights to build
lean muscle also has the added advantage of increasing the
metabolism again rocketing the fat burning potential at rest.
Including a little weight training in our exercise program may be
a good idea but it should only be attempted after fitness
has increased a little.