I've been running on treadmill for 3-4 weeks now for about 40 minutes daily (approx. 500cal) but observed no change on the weight and the body fat. I do watch my diet. Maybe I'm using the wrong option on the treadmill. Any suggestion? The best way to burn body fat is much more preferrable. Thanks for your response.
2006-10-09 18:19:51 · 4 answers · asked by Tuan N 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Sign up for a treadmill class. The instructors for those -- at least the good ones -- will kick your butt and show you what a workout can be like.
Second, elevate that treadmill! Elevation, not speed, is the key. 14% is your friend, but a very cruel friend.
Third, get a heart rate monitor, and use it. Get your heart rate to 80% of max (roughly 220 minus your age), and keep it there for the entire workout, except at the end when you blow it out for the last few minutes (I've seen 205, but I was dying!).
Fourth, 500 cal is roughly one order of fries at McD's. You need to revisit the whole eating thing. Fries (and chips) are evil. Are you drinking sports drinks? Well, don't, because they are full of carbs and calories, which you need in a marathon but not if you want to lose weight. Conditioned athletes talk about stocking up with carbs for workouts, but if you do that then you won't lose weight (marathon runners don't have any to lose), and sports drinks are full of carbs (as are fries, chips, ice cream, beer, sugars, peanut butter, cookies, breads, etc).
Fifth, get a coach to help you until you get un-stuck. My YMCA offers coaches for free for new members, and they are always around to ask advice.
2006-10-09 18:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try varying your workout. Do intervals where you up the intensity and also vary your incline. It sounds like your body has gotten used to your workout and you have hit a plateau. You need to work harder and be sure you are working at a level that is conducive to burn fat. Don't work at a level where you are out of breath or so low that you are able to sing a song. Also, try working out for 45-60 minutes, then you may see results sooner.
Give yourself 2 months to see good changes. 3-4 weeks is really not long enough. Hang in there and keep it up, you'll see results if you don't stop.
2006-10-10 01:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do HIIT Cardio. Are you doing steady state cardio? What I mean by HIIT Cardio is to jog or walk for a few minutes then go into an all out sprint for a minute. Repeat the process about 5 times. When I work out, I do weights for 3 days and do HIIT for the 3 other days with one day off per week. Seems to work fine for me and I'm never in the gym for more than an hour.
2006-10-10 01:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by Flash 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
calorie intake and maybe u can get a personal trainer and a personal weight loss program too...
2006-10-10 01:27:54 · answer #4 · answered by pinoydj619 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋