Most people have only one thing on their mind when they join a gym or approach a personal trainer…fat-loss. With more than half of the adult population registering as overweight it is no wonder that fat loss is such a hot topic.

It's simple, really. We used to think that cardiovascular training was the quickest and most effective way to shed unwanted pounds. Aerobics, jogging, swimming and biking were the activities to turn to when we wanted to slim down.

Boy, were we misled.

The idea was that when you perform low level aerobic exercise your body relied on calories from fat. Sounds good, right? Well, there were a couple of major limitations with this method…

First of all you only burn fat calories while the aerobics are performed. If you do twenty minutes, then you only burn for twenty minutes; if you do two hours, then you only burn for two hours.

Secondly, if you are overzealous with aerobics your body actually eats away at lean tissue, leaving you with lowered calorie requirements. Ever wonder why you eat the same amount but still put on pounds? A loss in lean tissue will do that to you every time.

So where does this leave you?

Lucky for us, we live in a time of great scientific discovery with tools and statistics that give us the cutting edge in our quest for a slimmer, sexier body. And science has given us the solution for optimal F.A.T. B.U.R.N.

The Solution: Resistance Training

You have probably heard about the many benefits of resistance training. Here are just a few:

1. Increase in muscle strength
2. Injury prevention
3. Improved bone density

But what about F.A.T. B.U.R.N.? Here are the two reasons that resistance training is the most effective way to B.U.R.N. F.A.T.

1. Oxygen Debt

Now I know debt isn't usually a word that we enjoy…but in this case I'm sure you will agree that it's a great thing. Resistance training puts your body into oxygen debt which means you will B.U.R.N. F.A.T. as you recover from your workout. And this effect can last quite awhile - studies have shown an increase in calorie burning for up to three days following a resistance training workout.

2. Lean Tissue Burns More

The other way that F.A.T. B.U.R.N. is accomplished with resistance training is through an increase in your resting metabolism. You see, lean tissue (muscle) requires many more calories each day than fatty tissue. In fact, one pound of muscle burns 30-50 calories each day at rest - compared to a measly 9 calories per pound of fat.

When you perform resistance training exercises your body composition will change to contain more lean tissue, thus resulting in extra calories burned while you sleep. What could be better than that?

Resistance training is truly worth your time - talk about an exercise that keeps on giving.

Wouldn't you love to reap the rewards of a solid resistance training program by waking up slimmer every morning? I love nothing more than to see my clients achieve awesome results - clients just like you, who decided to change their shape forever by giving me a call.

Do something nice for yourself - contact me today - together we will turn you into a F.A.T.B.U.R.N.I.N.G. machine.

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This chicken salad really packs a punch. The dressing is a bit tangy, and the tender chicken slices have a fruity flavor. All in all this meal is a winner for lunch or dinner. Best of all it is ready in a snap. Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup 100%raspberry spreadable fruit
• 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
• 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
• 1 small red onion thinly sliced
• 24 fresh raspberries

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and vinegar; set aside 3/4 cup for dressing.
2. Broil chicken 4 in. from heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with remaining raspberry mixture. Cool for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, arrange greens and onion on salad plates. Slice chicken; place over greens. Drizzle with reserve dressing. Garnish with raspberries.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 cups greens with 1 chicken breast half and 3 tablespoons dressing) equals 320 calories, 3g fat, 48g carbohydrate, and 25g protein.

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