Adam Campbell over at the Men’s Health Blog does a great job of explaining why lifting weights is such a vital part of any weight loss routine.
Weight lifting (or any form of resistance training) helps you burn more fat while on a diet then you would with just the diet alone.
You can read Adam’s post HERE, and be sure to check out the great graph!
BP
PS- Even my program EAT STOP EAT isn’t just about meal timing and short periods of fasting for weight loss - it is the combination of short periods of fasting combined with resistance exercise. I truly believe that this combination is the key to long term weight loss success!
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This entry was posted by Brad Pilon on Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 at 12:54 pm and is filed under
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I know this is an old post, but I hope you bump into (and answer) my comment/question:
When you refer to resistance training, is there a particular type you’re talking about?
To be more specific (and personal), most people use “resistance training” and “bodybuilding-type” workouts synonymously. And by bodybuilding-type workouts, I mean multiple sets of 6-12 reps.
I’m training as a sprinter and am working out specifically for increased power and fast-twitch fiber development. Namely, I’m deadlifting and bench pressing and, for each exercise, doing no more than 5 sets, with no more than 5 reps/set, and no more than 10 reps total (I mix it up each workout) with weights that are between 85-100% of my 1rep max.
Would this be effective with the ESE program?
Hi Anon,
That would definitely be effective.
As long as that work load creates enough stress (which I’m sure it will) I beleive it will protect you from any muscle loss.
BP