Methods of losing Fat are among the most talked about topics in the United States. Most would agree that the most successful way of losing Fat is through the change of eating habits and engaging in exercise. These two things together work to maximize the amount of Fat a person can lose. However, it has also been questioned that if exercise is so effective with a modified diet, can it also be beneficial for those who don’t desire to change their eating habits. Can Fat loss occur with just exercise, and not diet modification?
A study was done by the University of Colorado Medical School in attempt to answer this question regarding Fat loss. The study gathered research from three groups of people who were monitored while doing minor exercise. The three groups included an athletic group of people with lean muscle tone, a group of rather sedentary people who had lean body mass and a second sedentary group who had obese body mass. The researchers were most interested in the effects of the study on those who were athletic with lean muscles. Each group’s body was measured in several different outputs during the course of the study, but most importantly, how their bodies reacted after engaging in light or moderate exercise for 24 hour period.
After the study had concluded, it was interesting to observe the data taken from those who had lean body mass and were athletes. It was noticed that this group of people, although having leaner muscles that were more effective and efficient at burning fat, did not continue to burn fat after the exercise was over. Just because their bodies were in better shape, didn’t warrant that they would continue to burn fat, and therefore to lose Fat. This concept of “after burn” was demystified by the study altogether, and shown to be a myth within the exercise community.
Based upon this study, it can be concluded that Fat loss does not likely occur with the addition of exercise alone to someone routine. Exercise works along with a modified diet and sensible eating plan to help someone reach a new Fat goal.
