Is running along with cycling and playing badminton a good way to lose weight?

Question

Ok I admit I am over weight and need to lose a couple of stone/pounds. My three favourite sports are running, biking and badminton. Could anyone give me any nutritional information on how to get slimmer faster. I usually cycle 3 times a week for about 10miles each time. I play badminton 2-4 times a week depending on my week usually an 1 1/2 per time and i run 3-4 times a week (2 miles) but you have to start somewhere. I would like to lose some weight for some reasons such as self esteem, fitness and just because i enjoy sport. Thanks.

Answer 1

You are on the correct path to losing weight by doing the exercises you are currently doing.  The following website will tell you how many calories you need to maintain your current weight, but also can help calculate your desired weight and caloric intake.  http://www.prevention.com/cda/toolfinder...

As with any weight loss program, consult your physician before attempting any significant weight loss program to ensure you are healthy enough to participate and best of luck!!

Answer 2

People hate hearing this. Aerobic exercise is horrible for losing weight in comparison to Anaerobic exercise.

You will burn twice as many calories in 15 minutes of Anaerobic excercise than you will in 1 hour of Aerobic exerciese.

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You will burn twice as many calories doing interval sprint training for 15 minutes (sprint 20seconds and empty your gas tank. then rest for 30seconds to a minute and do it again) than you will running at a constant mediocre rate for an entire hour.

As i said, people hate hearing that, but it is the truth.

ALSO:

when a high intensity burst of exercise is performed, the body burns more relative amounts of sugar, but burns more fat and calories AFTER the workout. This effect can last from 16-48 hours, where low or moderate intensity exercise has no after burn effect.