Why Exercise Makes You Fatter? Choose the Right Workout and Time
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2009/01/15 15:06
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Update Date: 2009/01/14 11:55 [China Times Health Huang Manying/Report]
Don't assume that exercising will definitely lead to weight loss. If the timing of exercise is incorrect, the method of exercise is not well chosen, and post-exercise dietary habits are not considered, weight may increase instead of decrease, having the opposite effect. Many people don't understand why they gain weight despite increasing their exercise. To properly control weight, it's best to undertake weight loss under the guidance of a doctor to avoid gaining more weight!
Miss Zeng, 25, felt she was overweight (160cm/68kg) and wanted to lose weight by exercising to burn calories. However, after a month of exercising, her weight increased by one kilogram, and after two months, it increased by two kilograms, leaving her puzzled as to why she was gaining weight instead of losing it, so she sought medical advice. After a detailed consultation, it was found that Miss Zeng's main forms of exercise were aerobic dancing or jogging, mostly between 6-7 pm, without eating dinner, only drinking some sports drinks, and then having dinner around 9 pm, often feeling very hungry and thus eating a large meal.
Why does increasing exercise lead to weight gain? Dr. He Yicheng, deputy director of Rongxin Clinic, stated that for those looking to lose weight through exercise, exercising at the right time is also very important! Exercising heavily at the wrong time and eating too late are among the reasons for gaining weight. Moderate post-meal exercise can reduce appetite for the next meal, while exercising on an empty stomach can increase appetite. Excessive intense exercise can stimulate appetite, increase food intake, and lead to excessive calorie consumption.
Dr. He Yicheng mentioned that the correct method for exercising to lose weight should pay attention to the following four points: the best time to exercise is 1-4 hours after a meal, avoiding exercising on an empty stomach. Do not delay meals because of exercise. Choose moderate-intensity exercises like walking, cycling, swimming, etc. For short-duration exercises (within one hour), there's no need to specially supplement with sugary drinks.
Since everyone's physique and physical condition are different, it's best to undertake weight loss under the guidance of a doctor, combining diet and exercise, through nutritional adjustments to achieve the goal of controlling calories and nutritional balance; avoid eating late-night snacks within two hours before bedtime to prevent fat accumulation, effectively achieving the goal of weight control.
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