"Does running to burn fat?" is a common question many people ask who are trying to lose weight or who have been trying for some time and have not seen the results they were hoping for. The answer is simple: Yes, it does burn fat. In fact, you will lose more fat when you run then you will be walking or jogging in the park for the same amount of time.
Your body makes both glycogen and fat (the latter from glucose) for energy. The reason why you burn less fat while walking or running at low intensity is because your brain uses more oxygen to burn fat during aerobic exercise. Once you begin to run, usually at a high intensity, your body becomes short on oxygen (also from blood lactate). So, the result is you will be using up more energy than you normally would to maintain your same body weight.
Shortened resting periods are one of the primary reasons runners notice they are losing weight. Your body composition is changing as you are running and some of that change is not good. You need to lengthen your resting period to get the most benefit from your training. Experts recommend an average of at least eight hours of rest between endurance sessions. If you are one of the few runners who can go longer, that is even better, as long as you allow at least three hours of downtime between workouts.
Other runners notice their quads becoming bigger, especially when they add weight-bearing exercises like squats or curls. Your quad muscles are also becoming stronger as your body weight increases. When you run, your muscles work to propel you forward rather than stabilize you when you are braking. Your legs and thighs are working to stabilize your center of gravity as you roll forward. This is how your thighs and glutes get working.
Running at a fast pace stimulates the production of insulin and glucose into your blood stream. Insulin is a hormone that converts stored fat cells into energy. This is a natural phenomenon in our body and one that you cannot permanently "cure." However, you can use this fat-burning process to shorten the time it takes for your body to convert stored fat into energy.
Running has been shown to reduce waist size and thigh fat. While most people focus on their stomach and hips during workouts, those areas are only two thirds of the body. The remaining two thirds of the body, including your belly and thighs, need to be trained as well. Running and other forms of cardiovascular training will help you burn off belly fat by forcing your body to use more of its working muscles, which burns more calories.
After completing a running program, it is important to monitor your body composition closely. Your body mass index or BMI varies with your age, gender and health. Once you have established an ideal body composition for your age, it is important to maintain your weight loss. To keep your weight loss going, it is important to add a running program gradually. You don't want to put too much strain on your body right away, especially if you are trying to lose fat quickly.
In addition to losing weight and burning fat, another positive benefit of a low intensity running program is increased muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat, so the more muscle you have the more calories you will burn. This is why so many professional athletes have managed to lose a large amount of weight while maintaining a strong physique.
Lifting weights is a good aerobic exercise. It also helps you lose weight and build muscle. The biggest problem that most people face with lifting weights is finding time in their busy schedules to work out. If you want to get fit and trim, you need to find a way to incorporate your workouts into your daily schedule.
Running can make these beneficial lifestyle changes happen for you faster than you think. As your weight decreases and your muscle mass increases, your metabolism increases and this will help you burn fat even when you aren't working out. As your muscle mass grows, you will notice a natural decrease in your calorie intake. This means you can drop the number of calories you eat even without eating as many calories as before. So, over time, you will begin to see positive changes in your body and your waistline.
Losing weight isn't easy. It takes time and consistency to achieve the results you are after. However, if you are willing to make some changes, you can lose weight and burn calories consistently. Running is one such change. So, don't wait any longer!
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