Post by govertical on Feb 5, 2005 11:57:57 GMT
What are the most effective ways to lose fat and to get lean?
I have several athletes who are overfat, and, to be perfectly honest, food has not returned all of the affection I have showered upon it!
Much of the research I looked at suggests that long-distance aerobic activities are really not effective for shedding the after-effects of too many one-night stands with Big Macs and Krispy Kremes mainly because:
1. They are boring
2. Big guys tend to not be good at them and look at it as a punishment
3. Strength gains may suffer from prolonged aerobic activity
We are doing sled dragging twice a week to increase GPP. Is sled dragging also an effective fat-burner? What other things can we do to get our bigger boys (and Coach Dertz) into a shape that does not resemble the Liberty Bell?
The best physical condition I was ever in was after I graduated US Army Basic Training back in 1997. I weighed 235 pounds and was about 12% body fat. I could run all day and felt great. However, I highly doubt that any of the parents of my athletes will allow me to sign their kids up for a 17-week vacation at lovely Fort Knox, Ky.
I have several athletes who are overfat, and, to be perfectly honest, food has not returned all of the affection I have showered upon it!
Much of the research I looked at suggests that long-distance aerobic activities are really not effective for shedding the after-effects of too many one-night stands with Big Macs and Krispy Kremes mainly because:
1. They are boring
2. Big guys tend to not be good at them and look at it as a punishment
3. Strength gains may suffer from prolonged aerobic activity
We are doing sled dragging twice a week to increase GPP. Is sled dragging also an effective fat-burner? What other things can we do to get our bigger boys (and Coach Dertz) into a shape that does not resemble the Liberty Bell?
The best physical condition I was ever in was after I graduated US Army Basic Training back in 1997. I weighed 235 pounds and was about 12% body fat. I could run all day and felt great. However, I highly doubt that any of the parents of my athletes will allow me to sign their kids up for a 17-week vacation at lovely Fort Knox, Ky.