More follow-up to the weight loss myths

Calories in and calories out…

Question? How many of you walk / jog / run on a treadmill?

Question? How many of you use the pre-cor, Stairmaster or some other cardio machine?

Come raise your hands…

Not there is anything wrong with these machines, but I have to ask one more question…How many of you look at the machines calorie count?

I have read that most of those machine are at least 10% off if not higher.

Here is another scenario that I have heard numerous times. If I walk / jog / run a mile that equals about 100 calories. That is only true if you weigh 139 pounds by the way.

If the key is calories in and calories out why are we guessing when every calorie counts!

So how do you maximize a workout and throw the guessing out the window. I remember asking myself the same question a few years back. I found that a heart rate monitor is a great help in your journey. There are plenty of companies out there to choose from with all different types of features so choose wisely. My success was helped by Polar. This doesn’t mean it is the correct choice for you, do some research before you buy.

I guess my point to this blog is this. Having an extra weapon against the battle of the bulge couldn’t hurt. There are so many things out there going against you, a heart rate monitor is something you can use on your side.

Until next Your Fitness Buddy…