keep fit/burn fat

hi im new on here i have recently invested in a ellipital cross trainer to get fit and burn some fat im currently doin 20-25 mins on this between 3-4 days a week is this long enough and also should i start on an empty stomach to burn fat straight away.

id also like to add to this exercise i havnt got the room for weights so i was thinking of getting resistance bands to build some muscle but dont know what brand to buy and suggestions

On 2012-08-01, marshag wrote:

hi im new on here i have recently invested in a ellipital cross trainer
to get fit and burn some fat im currently doin 20-25 mins on this
between 3-4 days a week is this long enough and also should i start on
an empty stomach to burn fat straight away.

id also like to add to this exercise i havnt got the room for weights so
i was thinking of getting resistance bands to build some muscle but dont
know what brand to buy and suggestions

It's difficult to tell you if that amount of exercise will be enough per week
to lose weight. It depends on your calorie intake and life style.

What can you expect to burn on an elliptical?
http://www.livestrong.com/article/77...ur-elliptical/

Figure out your BMR: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

If you take in more net calories than your BMR, you will not lose weight.

If you take in fewer net calories than your BMW, you will lose weight.

I don't exercise fasted but read that it does have its benefits. I do
intermittent fasting but I do have a pre-workout meal.

As far as having room for weights, look into weight training exercises using
your own body weight. Incorporate that along with exercise bands if you wish.

To get fit and burn some fat im currently doin 20-25 mins on this between 3-4 days a week is this long enough and also should i start on an empty stomach to burn fat straight away.

Hi,

I hate to break the news to you but cardio alone won't help you lose fat weight which i assume you are after. If you are looking to lose lean muscle tissue then sure go ahead.

Steady state cardio also produces cortisol (stress hormone). This will stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (flight or fright response) and will lead to eventual fat gain!

My advice would be invest in some weights or to perform bodyweight exercises.

At the very least change your steady state cardio to interval training.
Go easy 2 min then all out for 30 sec.

If you want to lose weight i recommend you focus on better nutritional habits, this has the biggest effect.

Originally Posted by marshag

hi im new on here i have recently invested in a ellipital cross trainer to get fit and burn some fat im currently doin 20-25 mins on this between 3-4 days a week is this long enough and also should i start on an empty stomach to burn fat straight away.

id also like to add to this exercise i havnt got the room for weights so i was thinking of getting resistance bands to build some muscle but dont know what brand to buy and suggestions

Honestly a good set of adjustable dumbbells would be perfect for you. They won't take up space like a barbell would. You could start out with a 2 day per week routine to ease in to it and you might be surprised by how many calories you burn doing some compound exercises.

Originally Posted by marshag

hi im new on here i have recently invested in a ellipital cross trainer to get fit and burn some fat im currently doin 20-25 mins on this between 3-4 days a week is this long enough and also should i start on an empty stomach to burn fat straight away.

id also like to add to this exercise i havnt got the room for weights so i was thinking of getting resistance bands to build some muscle but dont know what brand to buy and suggestions

I always feel that it is good to start workout on an empty stomach. I have yet to see any writing proof that it matters, but it just makes sense in my mind that your body is going to be able to burn other calories other than what you just ate.

As far as for how long you should workout, it is going to depend on your body type, metabolism, etc.... I would say start with a time frame that you will stick with. what I mean is that you don't want to be too ambious when starting out, you want to pick a time frame that you will stick too. Often times people say "I'm going to run for a n hour" when that is not realistic for there fitness level.

All this does is make you really sore and many people end up quitting before they really get started. Good Luck!!!

Hello everyone. I would like to inform you that I bought a cross trainer to help me reduce extra fat from the body. I want to use it 20 minutes daily.

I think that*this information is*the best.

Originally Posted by markboucher

Hello everyone. I would like to inform you that I bought a cross trainer to help me reduce extra fat from the body. I want to use it 20 minutes daily.

if you are fit than obviously you burn your fats regularly, don't be confuse it is a simple thing, if you eat your meal and do proper exercise, like walk or gym etc etc , than you will burn your fats and remain fit.

Originally Posted by marshag

hi im new on here i have recently invested in a ellipital cross trainer to get fit and burn some fat im currently doin 20-25 mins on this between 3-4 days a week is this long enough and also should i start on an empty stomach to burn fat straight away.

id also like to add to this exercise i havnt got the room for weights so i was thinking of getting resistance bands to build some muscle but dont know what brand to buy and suggestions

You've already received some good advice her. The only thing I would add is that high intensity interval training is very effective in achieving your goals. So, your elliptical trainer is fine. You can do short intervals of high intensity mixed in with strength exercises that everyone's recommending.