Yesterday, I sent an image of a TravisMathew mannequin with a “dad bod”, and got some great feedback.
One of my favorites is from Rich, one of our Crew:
It’s the continued “dumbing down” in all areas of our society. I am 71 now and am dismayed by how we are becoming softer and softer in EVERYTHING!
The push to always be better seems to be getting lost as just a nice trait to have. Everyone needs a trophy, don’t hurt their feelings, and on and on and on…..
How did we ever get here! Well this 71 yr old is still trying to be better and your programs keep helping me! HONESTLY!
Well put.
So, outside of the wussification of those outside of our 18STRONG circle (yup, you’re one of us), the hot topic that keeps coming up this time of the year is “Does cardio work for fat loss?”
A few years ago, I would have enthusiastically told you “YES!”
Today?
My answer, with a sorry-to-disappoint-you head nod is, “Not really.”
Of course, if you get out there and go for a jog, it’s way better for you than doing nothing.
Something is always better than nothing.
But with cardio, you run into a few problems.
Not the least of which is a very inefficient use of your time if fat loss is your goal.
We’ve experimented with fat burning workouts for years.
And we keep landing on the same answer:
Strength Training.
It’s pretty simple…
…when you build muscle, you’re building a bigger engine.
And like a gas-guzzling, Arnold-driving, Hummer in the 90s, you burn more fuel.
Even when you’re not actively working out, your engine is always idling.
Meaning, you’re burning more fat and calories even when you’re resting.
That’s called the “After-Burn” Effect.
And it’s magical.
A study by the National Institute of Health showed that the After-Burn Effect can last for as long as 38 hours after your workout.
So, you’re literally burning calories reading and watching Tiger lose his first TGL match.
On the other hand, when you stop your cardio workout – whether it be jogging, biking, rowing, swimming, etc. – your calorie-burning engine also stops.
If you hate lifting weights and working out, and love cardio, then keep doing cardio.
Like I said, something is better than nothing.
But if lifting weights and/or body weight is your jam to lose fat, we built the Golfer’s Fat Loss Blueprint in the 18STRONG Membership just for you.
Let’s embrace SIMPLE.
And most of all…let’s make it last.
STAY STRONG,
Jeff
PS – When it comes to losing fat and getting into shape, we’ve discovered there are two camps:
1) Quick fix g
2) Tired of fads
Are you ready to make lifelong changes, or looking for a quick fix?
If you’re a “quick fix” person, we can’t help you.
If you want to create habits and changes that last, then join us in the 18STRONG Membership.
See you on the inside.