How to burn fat most efficiently?

[Anonymous]

Right now, I'm 5'7" (maybe a little taller) and 121-123 pounds. I was at 129, but I've dropped some weight.

I know I sound like I'm just fine because my BMI is 18.9, but I have a little bit of fat I'd like to burn off to tone up before summer. It's not a lot, but I'd just like to start a healthier lifestyle so I'm still in shape for tennis in the fall.

I already do at least 45 minutes of intense cardio once per week, sometimes twice. My current mile time is under 10 minutes and I can run the whole thing, so I'm not really out of shape at all.

If someone on here knows of any good things to do for cardio to burn fat, I have access to both an elliptical and a treadmill.

Also, I'm open to trying new types of workouts to tone my inner thighs and stomach.

Thanks in advance!

[peace-love-couture]

Instead of doing steady cardio every day, try doing High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 2-3x a week, with lighter, steady cardio the other 2-3 days.

Also, on the days you don't do HIIT, lift weights. Cardio is for fat burning, but weight lifting will tone you up and speed up your metabolism.

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You can of course, try doing interval training on the elliptical or treadmill. Intense pace for 1-2 minutes and a less intense pace for 1-2 minutes

[madmisskelly]

You're going to have to do cardio 5X a week and do strength training. You are already pretty light, so its going to be a challenge.You probably won't lose pounds as much as you will lose inches. You main gain weight through muscle. Hit it hard at the gym though and really really push. The mile time is great, but work on High Intensity Cardio.

This is when you cut out any and all added sugars, and eat pretty strict. Try even logging your calories.

[rachiee]

Add more cardio workouts. Try to run at least one mile a day for around 5 days a week. Do exercies/use weight machines to target certain areas (sit ups, push ups, etc). Eat healthy as well obviously. Stay hydrated with water. Cut down on sugars and sodium.

[lucky24]

sprint as fast as you can for 8 secs then take 8 sec break

do it 12 times, it will make you feel like crap so take one min rest

then get on an elliptical on your cardio days

if you are 5'7 and only 123 your fat% is A LOT LOWER and the BMI is wrong (I think)

[Asker]

i think the bmi is right, but it might be a little off. my body fat percentage was about 20% when I checked it in October. I've definitely lost weight since then though.

[lucky24]

well if you do what I said its pretty effective for fat loss since it boots your metabolism for the whole day

and since your body basically burns up your entire glucose reserves anything you do afterwords is mostly coming from fat

[martyfellow]

A few targeted floor exercises would be good for the things and stomach. A little work on weight machines which tagret those areas would also be in order.

You oculd up the cardio, running , say four days a week to strengthen the core muscles and legs.

[wtfbombs]

Best way to burn fat is resistance training because muscles burns fat faster than doing cardio. Also, if you don't want to use weight training, morning jog is very efficient since you wake up without any food in your system, so your body will tap into your fat as an energy substitute.

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

Cardio burns more calories than weight training... I think you misread something out there. Weight training is shorter, but more intense. It burns more calories per a second, sure. But it does not burn more calories per workout.

Running for 45 min at an equal intensity will create the same calorie burn given the same fitness and energy levels. So no, running on an empty stomach is NOT more efficient than running with a properly fueled body. In fact, it's the opposite.

[WoIIie]

You sound find to be perfectly honest. Your routine is nice.

Maybe try to get an 8-minute mile. That just might put you over the top.

[AliciaJ1]

I'm no expert, but I would try pilates. There are a lot of pilates workouts you can try on YouTube. Search Pop Pilates.

[Musical546]

Cycling. Try it. Burns fat and tones up calves and legs easily. Definetely will help with tennis, xD. I used to play lol.