So tonight at Derby practice I learned from the very slim and trim Hotboxxx that you need to have your heart rate elevated for 20 minutes before you start to burn fat, I think thats what she said, sometimes it's hard to hear people talk over my gasping for air in a pace line.lol.
Isn't that funny, 20 minutes of elevated heart rate, I guess my tried and true way of measuring a good work out by the amount of sweat under my boobs is out the door.
Now normally I would take this 20 minutes into account and do some high knees on the way to the fridge to grab a beer, or maybe some squats while I make some nachos, but since that hasn't been working so great for me I suppose I'll listen to Hotboxxx and focus on keeping my heart rate up.
I'm sure the ways of doing this are countless, why just the other day I'm sure my heart rate was up for more then 20 minutes while I attempted to bend over and shave my legs in the shower. Tuff business that leg shavin stuff, takes the wind right out of me. However there's probably a very fit person who'd object to my leg shaving as being exercise.
So my goal for tomorrow is to go for a run. That sounds like a reasonable task. I have mapped out a 1 mile loop around my house and am sure that will elevate my heart rate and give me a good work out. Of course before attempting such feat I am going to have my kids well versed on how to dial 911, it's possible emergency services will be required.
So that's it .... RUN ... Tomorrow.... Oh man what have I gotten myself into..
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Technically, I don't think that you need to hit 20 minutes to burn fat. You need to hit 20 minutes of sustained activity with an elevated heart rate is required for aerobic exercise. You can burn fat through other exercise, such as interval training where they do short intense bursts. But aerobic exercise is very helpful on so many levels that it is a great thing. Good luck on the run! :)
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