Fat Loss Weight Training

I am trying to lose weight and struggling to lose fat. What are the health benefits of fat loss in weight training exercises? How do I lose fat easily?
(April 11, 2008)

Fat Loss Weight Training

Fat loss weight training calls for aerobics and weight training, in addition to a good diet. Aerobics or cardio exercises are helpful as they are fat burning. The metabolic rate increases, thereby decreasing the weight. Increasing the mass of the muscle automatically cuts of the extra necessary energy.

Weight training and weight lifting in particular increases the metabolism in a significant manner, even much after performance of the activity.


Burning of fat and caloric continue much after your visit to the gym. Weight training involves all the areas, namely, biceps, arms, back, legs, shoulders, forearms, hamstrings and calves. With a fat loss diet, it proves beneficial. Avoid saturated fats and Trans fats. Fried foods and other junk foods are avoided. Drink adequate amount of water for flushing off the toxins and to combat dehydration.

Enhancing the muscle, automatically puts down the level of fat. Even the resting metabolism or the amount of fat and calories burnt at rest is high when the amount of muscles is high. They are metabolically active. Increase the number of meals to 6 per day. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are completely abstained from. Visit a nutritionist for an individualized diet help.