In a second I’m going to show you a secret about how to exercise to burn fat.
But first, last night, Amy and I went to see Eclipse – the new Twilight movie. And I couldn’t help but chuckle every time Taylor Lautner was shirtless in the movie, mainly because every young girl in the audience started giggling like…
…well like young girls do.
So, how does Taylor Lautner get such a lean body you might ask?
Well, part of it is the fact that he went through some intense training to build muscle (kind of like what we discussed in my previous post) but the other part is training metabolically to burn the most fat possible.
Now, recently, I had a client ask me a question about whether or not her workout regime was suitable for burning fat. I thought I would share with you what she asked me, as well as the video I put together to respond to her question.
Here’s the video (the question is just beneath):
Question:
“Hi Yuri, I just started kayaking once a week and plan on doing it 2-3 per week. I am also walking too school, active in gym class, and I walk a lot.
Is this enough cardio to keep my bodyfat down, plus am I eating healthy?”
Hey Yuri, how are you? I have one question. One month ago I was totatlly ripped, my abs were showing a lot. But then I started eating normal again (like A LOT and no healthy food) and in one nonth I’ve lost almost all my abs. What can I do to keep my body in the way I want without starving? Thanks a lot.
Carlos,
I think you’ve answered your own question.
If you have started eating “normal” again, what you say ” A LOT and no healthy food” then you cannot expect to keep your six pack.
I am a meat eater.(chicken, turkey and fish) all i can suggest is that you stay clear from the crazy grains, the sugars, and eat more lean meats, veggies, nuts, fruits.
Good call Carla!
Carlos, check out Carla’s response. Also, an intermittent 24-hour fast once a week could also be a good idea to stimulate your metabolism. Ensure you’re doing full body workouts and intervals like I discuss in the video, as well. You can also take my FREE six pack abs course.
Good Morning Yuri, My biggest problem is breakfast!! Should I avoid eggs & toast and stick to a green smoothie? Should I avoid Greek Yogurt? I have been active and thin all my life up until 2 yrs ago when I became depressed and sit and eat gaining 15-20#. I am 5’4″ and now weigh 142! I am miserable but need a push to start~please advise me Yuri!!
Thank you for every great suggestion and for being here!~
The little details like that are not as important as the bigger reason why you are in a “funk”. You need to find some compelling reasons WHY that will get motivated and pumped to get back into your groove. I know you have it within you. Eggs are fine for breakfast. So is a green smoothie. You don’t need to eat the same stuff all the time. Listen to what your body needs and you should be ok.
Hey Yuri i have a question in the last month or 2 i started doing cardio and i lost some fat and now 2 weeks ago i joind water polo and my packs are starting to show now but i was wondering should i still be doing cardio becouse i train like every day in the week for 2 houres and i am kinda eating healthy? and thanks
you have got the laziest little dog! he’s so cute though, i love weiner dogs!…love your podcasts
Hey Yuri,
I just join the total fitness where will ILLbe able to buy some of the thins you recomend like the tea for the total kleanse,
Most health food stores have all sorts of herbal teas. But don’t worry too much if you can’t find them. You’ll still do fine with the tea.
Hi Yuri,
I have a problem with my hips & thighs I need to know the best exrecise for hips, thighs & bumps. my upper body i am comfortable with. I am a size 34 but because of my lower body, I have to buy a size 36 to accommodate the above mentioned. you can imagine that everytime i have to go to the tailor for some adjustment more especially with dresses.
You need to be doing full body exercises, which inherently involve the muscles of the legs a lot more. Squats, lunges, and step-ups are great examples.
Hey Yuri when gaining muscle does that account for weight gain or the inability to lose weight because you have gained muscle? i am trying to lose the 10 pounds to be at my ideal weight but since i have gained lean mucle the 10 pounds wont come off. What do you think?
Hey yuri, i am a high school athlete, and i would like to know how to loose body fat. I am currently 5′ 9” and weigh 183lbs. I have an abundant amount of muscle but now i want to loose my body fat to be the most fastest and strongest player on the field. What should i do to loose this body fat?
The key is to losing body is a clean diet (75% of the equation) and regular high intensity strength training workouts. It’s good that you have muscle mass to work with and my guess is that it’s probably easy for you to pack on muscle (probably a mesomorph body type?). If this is your case, then you may also benefit from 2-3 interval training cardio sessions per week. 20-30 minutes each. Try 30 seconds hard, 60 seconds to recover for that length of time.