Runners Burn Calories Even When Resting
Categories: Fitness
Learning that runners burn extra calories even at rest is good news for me. Because I've been concerned that my preferred cardio is not nearly as effective as strength training on the calorie burn front. It's why I'm weaving more lifting into my fitness world -- so my body burns calories more effectively. And while I don't plan on going back to an only-running routine (strength training is clearly good for me on more than just the calorie-burn level), I do feel better knowing that running is effective too.Diet Blog shares that long-distance running causes an increase in the number of mitochondria in the body. Also known as the powerhouse of the cell, mitochondria convert sugar and fat into molecules that transport energy within cells.
All science aside, here's what you need to know: Even when at rest, running plays an important role in helping to burn fat. It also helps protect against type 2 diabetes by clearing out cellular fats that can contribute to insulin resistance.
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Cory Cook 11-13-2008 @ 8:27PM
Great article Jacki,
It is true that after an intense cardio session you will continue burning calories even for a while after you are done with the training.
I've also learned that you can actually turn your cardio into a strength training session too. Doing a shorter session of sprint interval training (like 20 to 30 mins worth) has been proven to burn way more calories in the long run, while actually building muscle at the same time. The recovery period from doing sprint training will actually make you continue to burn calories for up to 2 days after the training. The main thing you have to watch out for is not hurting your knees. So I'd recommend either using a treadmill or a bicycle to minimize impact on the knee joints.
btw here is my site that is geared towards building muscle, it is a free resource site with articles, videos, and a free email class. Feel free to check it out.
http://www.hardgainermusclebuilding.com
Best Regards,
Cory Cook
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