Weight loss: ‘Most effective way’ to burn calories REVEALED – are you surprised?

While diet plans can help some people on their weight loss journey, upping your exercise and eating a healthy, balanced diet can help slimmers to get trim.

Working out indoors is a convenient way of burning calories for many people – especially in the winter time.

But, is hitting the gym enough?

According to a well-known figure in the fitness industry, Ryan Terry, there can often be a misconception about what training slimmers should be doing.

The 29-year-old, who is an ambassador for the sports nutrition brand USN, recently competed in the 2018 Men’s Physique category at Mr Olympia.

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the former plumber explained that many people usually focus on cardio workouts when they’re trying to lose weight.

However, Ryan is convinced that dedicating time to weight training could see effective results.

He said: “There’s a misconception [which means] that when someone walks into a gym and they want to lose weight, they’ll automatically go to a cardio machine, rather than weights and resistance machines.

“It’s ok, and you will lose weight on a cardio machine, but the most effective way of burning calories is through weight training.”

The Instagram star went on to discuss how many people are put off from lifting weights, due to the muscular body shape it could develop.

But, Ryan was quick to insist that it’s unlikely that this would happen immediately.

“People think, ‘I don’t want to build muscle. I don’t want to be bigger,’ but to build muscle is really really difficult and it takes years,” the bodybuilder said.

“I’ve been training for 15 years. The only reason I’ve built muscle is through the nutrition side. The key to losing weight is expending calories – [which can be through] weight training.”

However, research has shown that a cardio workout session could burn more calories compared to the same amount of time spent on weightlifting.

But, another study by the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Maryland saw participants’ resting metabolism increase by a small amount, following 24 weeks of weight training.

What’s more, a study published in March 2002 in the journal European Journal of Applied Physiology showed that metabolism remained elevated for up to 38 hours following resistance exercise.

On top of exercising, taking a closer look at the foods you’re consuming could aid weight loss.

While many people may opt for a healthy diet, improving flavour with the help of sauces could create a challenge when it comes to weight loss results.

Find out how many calories are in some of the nation’s favourite condiments here.

Ryan Terry is an ambassador for sports nutrition brand, USN who have just launched their brand new USN Trust lifestyle range. To find out more visit www.usn.co.uk.