Re: Lifting for fat loss - high reps/low weight? low reps/high weight?



Brian Link wrote:
Yes, I know, the best exercise for fat loss is cardio, but I just
can't bring myself to it.

Deep down you may have the same apprehension
about it that I do. It's may be more likely
that it's best for scale weight loss, but
not necessarily fat loss while sparing hard
earned muscle in the case of drug-free trainees.

Stair masters, ellipticals, bikes, etc. Way
too boring. The best I can do is a brisk 2 mile walk around the lake
every night.

On the other hand, I love lifting. So, accepting that I'm not gonna
see huge fat losses lifting alone, what would be the best way to
maximize fat loss by resistance training?

How about low reps/high weight/low rest.
That's what I'm doing currently while
dieting. It's a hybrid of circuit
training and mass training. It's as
far as I'm willing to go in the direction
of aerobic work. Minimal rest cranks
up the heart rate, respiration, and
perspiration plenty. It's also very
efficient in that it's over with quickly.
The only drawback is that it doesn't
provide for the use of maximum poundages.
That's the concession that has to be
accepted in exchange for the cardio-like
benefits.

It's my understanding that
the whole "more lean mass means more fat burning" has been deflated
here, so I'm just concentrating on the workout itself.

The fact that one doesn't do cardio doesn't
negate the effect of a diet with a negative
calorie balance. My philosophy is to never
stop trying to get stronger and build more
muscle--even while trying to lose fat. I
use dietary adjustments to slowly decrease
the bodyfat percentage. The low rest
training is an additional optional component.
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Thanks as always for any tips.

BLink
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