Well, we all know that the calorie is a unit of energy, sometimes stored as fat. Why would it matter whether we expend that extra "energy" by doing cardio or only by lifting. Could our bodies really tell the difference? I'm currenty involved in competative powerlifting, and I can tell you that by the end of my workouts, my shirt is soaking wet and my heartbeat is racing.
There really seems to be no reason lifters who dislike cardio should encorporate it in their fat-loss cycle if they follow a high-intensity training regimen.
What are your thoughts on this?
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02-18-2004, 02:25 PM #1Registered User
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Is cardio really necessary for loosing fat?
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02-18-2004, 03:31 PM #2
Yeah I sort of agree because it is obviouse that you dont need to exercise to loose fat, but cardio will make it quicker and also help your heart get into shape after months (or years of carrying your fat ass around).
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02-18-2004, 03:35 PM #3Registered User
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cardio will also raise your metabolism
diet & cardio are the two necessary ingredients for fat lossRIP Matthew Shepard--gone but NEVER forgotten!
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