Aerobic Exercise
For Natural Weight Loss

Aerobic exercise is also an essential part of natural weight loss. This combined with proper resistance training will allow you to reach optimal weight loss. Without it you just are not going to get there. This page covers all you need to know about this type of exercise for natural weight loss.

In my book “Metabolism Makeover” I detail all the scientific findings that show how aerobic exercise causes natural weight loss and all the rules you need to follow to make it work for you in a comprehensive weight loss program.

Aerobic exercise is defined as exercise that uses oxygen to create energy to do the exercise. A marathon runner, for example, runs at a lower intensity (compared to a sprinter) so that the runner can use oxygen to keep generating energy to keep running for over 20 miles.

When it comes to weight loss, aerobic exercise is important because when oxygen is used to create energy, body fat is allowed to be metabolized as fuel!

You see, when oxygen is not used, as in anaerobic exericse, ONLY sugar is used as fuel for energy.

For Those Who Cannot Lose Weight

For some people who cannot lose weight, it is because their nervous system is conditioned to use sugar only no matter what. For these people, they NEED to do a period of low intensity aerobic exericse.

Aerobic exercise is a very direct way to condition the body to change the way it uses oxygen.

The Problem

The problem with aerobic exercise for most people is they think they are doing aerobic exercise when they are not.

They are using a DVD that says the word “Cardio” and the lady or man on the screen is saying it is “aerobic.” Or the class they are in has the word “aerobic,” like “Aerobics Class.”

Your exercise is aerobic to the degree that it is using oxygen. Period. That is the end of the story.

If the exercise is too intense it is not using oxygen. The reason is that when the intensity increases, your nervous system switches from one energy pathway to another.

It is shifting from using oxygen and all macronutrients (including body fat), to using no oxygen and using only sugar to create Energy.

The problem in for most of you is you don’t know whether you are really doing aerobic or anaerobic exercise. It is common for clients to say they do aerobic exercise everyday. I have them do a formula and wear a heart rate monitor and they find out to their surprise, they have been doing anaerobic exercise every day!

Aerobic Exercise Definition

Read this first! “Aerobic Exercise Intro”

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic

On this page, you will learn about the difference between aerobic exercise and aerobic exercise. They both help you attain natural weight loss but in different ways. “Aerobic vs Anaerobic”

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic

There is a way to determine whether an exercise is going to be aerobic or not for you. That is by using the Max Aerobic Threshold. Knowing this will completely change your workout and exercise because you will be able to know whether you are using oxygen to produce energy or using sugar. “Max Aerobic Threshold”

VO2 max

The higher the VO2 max you have, the greater your ability to lose weight. People who cannot lose weight have a low VO2 max. This page explains what this is and how to increase it. “VO2 Max.”

Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

There are benefits of aerobic exercise that you simply will not get anywhere else. All of these benefits will help you lose weight in indirect ways. “Benefits of Aerobic Exercise”

Types of Aerobic Exercise

On this page I go over different types of aerobic exercise that people do that can be used for natural weight loss. “Types of Aerobic Exercise”

Best Aerobic Exercise

Is there a best aerobic exercise? Yes there is. On this page I show what it is and why. I also show how to incorporate it into you life. “Best Aerobic Exercise”

Aerobic Exercise Program

Here you will learn a very simple aerobic exercise program to get the most natural weight loss benefits from it. “Aerobic Exercise Program”

Examples of Aerobic Exercise

On this page you will find examples of aerobic exercise. Running and step aerobics are not the only way to get an aerobic workout. You will see how simple it is if you understand the basics. “Examples of Aerobic Exercise”

Metabolism Makeover

The world of weight loss has gotten complex and overwhelming. I compiled all the essential information you need to navigate your own path to your weight loss goals.

You are unique so you need a weight loss program that will guide you specifically to where you need to go. You don't need a general guide. You need something you can tailor to yourself.

By healing your body, you can lose weight. Learn about my method in my book, Metabolism Makeover.

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