Myth about excercise (15 min and more)?

Question

My mom said that you have to excercise for 15 min or more before your body starts to use calories, etc. Is this true or is this just a myth?

um... can someone explain, roughly in basic terms like bread, rice, how much is 1200-1500 calories?

Answer 1

Yes and no. You reach your maximum calorie burning potential after at least 15 minutes of continuous moderate exercise. However, your body is always using calories no matter what you are doing. You use calories just by being alive (breathing, digestion, circulation, etc.). This is called "basal metabolism". Activities over and above that will burn extra calories. The longer you exercise, the more calories you burn. The difficulty of the exercise you choose is also a factor. If you are sweating and working hard, you burn more than just a leisurely stroll, obviously.

To determine how many calories you are taking in, you need to read labels and measure your serving sizes. It's the only way to be sure. For foods that don't come with a label (such as fruits, veggies, etc.), you can find websites that have calorie counts.

Answer 2

if you work out at all ur body uses calories from the first minute to the last minute. but u also need to watch how many calories u consume. if your consuming alot then cut back (1200-1500 is a good diet consumation) go to www.calorie-count.com. it has calories for just about every food and even some restaurants. it also has a guide to how many calories u burn thru what activity u are doing (u can even burn calories by sleeping)

Answer 3

With all the crap they put in our food now a days who knows what is true. I worked out for 2 months going 2 miles a day. I didnt lose a pound and it made my monthly stop. So I quit lost 5 lbs. Now I am going to try again only to speed up the calorie loss I am going to try to wear sweat clothes to keep the body heat in and burn more. I am only going to work out 20 mins.

Answer 4

a million. specific, this may well be a myth. you need to burn extra energy than you eat to lose fat everywhere. 2. No ingredients must be prevented, yet some ought to. cut back out all fried and processed ingredients for ultimate consequences. lower back you need to eat no longer something yet butter and drop some pounds as long as you probably did no longer eat extra energy than you %. 3. eat numerous salad and broth like soups. 4. strolling is great workout. in basic terms thrice each week for an hour every time. 5. the biggest tip i can grant is to basically drink water once you're thirsty. Liquid energy kill maximum of weightloss efforts. sturdy success, Jack

Answer 5

Myth. Calories are required even to sleep. I am buring calories even typing this to you.

I believe this answers your question, but if not, you may email me.

Good luck on your diet and fitness goals!

Trainer Gregg
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"You can achieve anything you set your mind on."

Answer 6

well if your Mom said so it must be true But I've heard you burn calories doing something else and it doesn't last 15 minutes!

Answer 7

SHE IS RIGHT, ACCORDING TO EXERCISE GUY , PAUL GAUDINO , I WAS TOLD TO START A 15 MIN WALKING PROGRAM TO LOSE WEIGHT

Answer 8

true