- Anaerobic (short powerful bursts) exercise requires the body to adapt metabolically where it is forced to burn fat to sustain the level of intensity being asked of it.
- Anaerobic exercise uses energy for up to 24hours after a workout.
- Anaerobic exercise taps into a different energy pathway than Aerobic exercise (long and slow use of energy). Short powerful bursts enhance fat breakdown and activate pathways that lead to muscle development. Aerobic exercise burns carbohydrates and activates pathways that deplete muscle.
- Sprints and short powerful movements (less than a minute) improve the endocrine system therefore anaerobic exercise has a better hormone response than aerobic exercise.
- Anaerobic training produces less cortisol (stress hormone) which is known to make the body store fat.
So don't be afraid to swap a couple of cardio sessions for some strength sessions in your weekly training. There are many other benefits to weight training not only fat loss!! Girls don't be scared to lift heavy, it improves fitness, muscle mass and strength. YOU WON'T GET BULKY!!!
Below are some great articles about strength and interval training and their benefits on fat loss.
Source:http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/930/Is_Aerobic_or_Anaerobic_Training_Best_For_Getting_.aspx
Check out this article for more information on burning fat through strength training.
Source: http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Blog/tabid/130/EntryId/1568/Tip-437-Lose-Belly-Fat-With-Strength-Training-Sprints.aspx
Ten Reasons Runners Should Include Weight Training
http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/806/Ten_Reasons_Why_Runners_Should_Include_Weight_Trai.aspx
Train With Heavy Loads To Burn Fat and Energy
http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Blog/tabid/130/EntryId/1191/Tip-342-Train-Heavy-Loads-to-Burn-More-Energy-and-Lose-Fat-Get-Lean-For-Summer.aspx
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