Are you trying tolose weight?
If so, you’ll want to listen up.
You may think you have a solid fitness routine on deck to kickstart your fat-burning journey.
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The more muscle you have on your body, the more calories you’ll torch.
The data shows that men lost 16% more weight than women.
“One importantbut often overlookedfactor of creating weight change is exercise selection.
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Now, let’s explore the exercises men should avoid for weight loss.
“This lower calorie expenditure makes yoga not as effective as a primary weight-loss tool.”
When trying to lose weight, consider what any particular exercise you do will “cost” you.
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What does that mean?
Dr. Bohl brings up an interesting perspective.
Your gym time is preciousand limited.
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A weight-loss goal means your time must be used wisely.
TJ Mentus, certified personal trainer at Garage Gym Reviews, agrees you shouldn’t waste time on crunches.
He says, “As popular as crunches are, they are not an efficient exercise for losing weight.
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“The metabolic effect is so little as to be inconsequential.”
What Exercises Should Men Do for Weight Loss?
A great example is your legs.
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“Many closed-chain exercises are great at targeting more than one area of the body.
In addition, Betts recommends performing total-body exercises to achieve the best results.
“[This route is] generally more effective for weight loss.”
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