How to Burn Lots of Fat Lifting Light Weights

When it's time to plan a weight loss program, most people focus on calories and cardiovascular activity. However, despite the rapid results associated with calorie restrictions and increased cardio, the key to a consistent, maintainable weight loss program is weight training. Weight training burns calories, and torches fat through increased muscle mass and metabolism. When you implement a light weight training program into your fitness regimen you can achieve a fitter, leaner physique.

Things You'll Need

• Dumbbells
• Barbells
• Weight machines
• Weight plates
• Kettle balls

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Instructions

• 1

  Prior to your weight training routine, perform a 15-minute cardiovascular warm-up session. This will increase your metabolic rate and improve your fat burning potential.

• 2

  After your warm up, decide on which body part you will be working on, and the three to four exercises you will perform. Whichever body part you choose, decide on exercises that train your muscles from different angles.

• 3

  After choosing three to four exercises, decide on a weight you can easily perform 10 to 12 repetitions.

• 4

  Perform 12 to 16 repetitions of the exercise.

• 5

  Rest for no more than 3o seconds and begin a second set of 12 to 16 repetitions. The brief rest period will keep your heart rate and fat burning elevated.

• 6

  Repeat the cycle for four to five sets.