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Will strength training mixed with cardio the best route to go to burn fat?

I have been doing cardio exercise for over a month now and lost 13lbs total. The problem is, I can’t seem to get my stomach flat. Would strength / weight training take care of this problem? I heard that cardio and ab exercises are not "spot" reducers. Am I right?

Congrats on your weight loss. Regarding your belly, it will probably just take time. You are correct about "spot reduction." (see source) You can firm up the musculature under the belly fat (and/or "over" if you have a lot of internal belly fat) thru abdominal exercise. Just keep after it and watch your diet.

Personally I do moderate cardio in the morning for 25 minutes, higher intensity calisthenic-type exercises in the evening for about 15 minutes and about 45 minutes of weight training in the morning (before moderate cardio). Current thinking is that either "fasting" moderate cardio or post-workout cardio is the most effective at fat-burning, as your glycogen stores are depleted at those times.

Good luck!

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5 Responses to “Will strength training mixed with cardio the best route to go to burn fat?”

  1. yeah Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 5:15 am

    yes
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  2. rico Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 5:30 am

    Do some weight training followed by your cardio routine. When you weight train you burn off the glycogen in your body so by the time you do cardio you’re burning more calories and more fat. You can’t burn fat off from a specific part of your body.. you can tone it tho.. maybe if you want to lose some stomach fat.. try some crunches and other ab exercises. Squats are also very good for your abs
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  3. Uncle Ha ha & Aunty Hee Hee Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 6:09 am

    RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A FAT PROFESSIONAL RUNNER?
    AND QUIT EATING SO MUCH UNHEALTHY FOOD
    EAT MODERATELEY WITH LOTS OF FRUIT
    THE SUGAR AND FIBRE WILL HELP FEEL ENERGETIC TO RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN THE FIBRE WILL HELP THE STOMACH TO FEEL FULLER LONGER. SO RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN
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  4. fawantbeenow Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 6:22 am

    Congrats on your weight loss. Regarding your belly, it will probably just take time. You are correct about "spot reduction." (see source) You can firm up the musculature under the belly fat (and/or "over" if you have a lot of internal belly fat) thru abdominal exercise. Just keep after it and watch your diet.

    Personally I do moderate cardio in the morning for 25 minutes, higher intensity calisthenic-type exercises in the evening for about 15 minutes and about 45 minutes of weight training in the morning (before moderate cardio). Current thinking is that either "fasting" moderate cardio or post-workout cardio is the most effective at fat-burning, as your glycogen stores are depleted at those times.

    Good luck!
    References :
    http://exrx.net/WeightTraining/Myths.html#anchor7319578

  5. Stout22 Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 6:53 am

    theres no such thing as spot reduction. unfortunately the only thing you can do is find your weak spots and work harder on them. cardio and weight training will probably increase the results youve already made, which are really good btw, and tightening your stomach and lower back will help bring the abs out. make sure that when your running your keeping your abs tight. alot of people dont do that and see fewer results from it.

    for more fitness info and exercises to add to your workout check out the site in my source box. i think it will really help you out.
    References :
    http://www.gymmonsters.com

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