The Cardio-Free Diet
by Jim Karas
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Author: Jim KarasEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
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Published: 2007-04-10
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
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Book Review: The latest fat-loss fad
Summary: 2 Stars
It seems that the weight-loss limelight has shifted yet again, this time to the "cardio = death" end of the spectrum. Twenty years ago, cardiovascular exercise was the gold standard, touted by everyone from doctors to celebrities as THE way to get in shape. Now, as Jim Karas would have you believe, it's the enemy of the obese. Though the author makes some sound arguments in this book about the critcial need for resistance training for healthy weight loss, he needlessly vilifies cardio exercise and further adds to the informational morass that confronts the public in regards to exercise and fitness.
The idea that cardio is a "muscle-wasting" activity first gained traction among the sociopathic bodybuilder crowd. This idea was pioneered by the kinds of people who sequestered themselves in cult-like gyms, training maniacally and injecting themselves with synthetic testosterone and anything else they believed might help them gain even the tiniest bit of muscle mass. It's an interesting idea, but it's sadly lacking empirical evidence to back it up. What research has shown is that the most effective training programs for losing fat and preserving lean body mass combine weight training, cardio, and a clean diet that creates a caloric deficit. One study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition (Effects of Resistance vs. Aerobic Training Combined with an 800 Calorie Liquid Diet on Lean Body Mass and Resting Metabolic Rate, Vol. 18, No. 1, 115-121 (1999)) showed that weights + cardio preserved muscle even when caloric intake was severely restricted in the study subjects.
The bottom line is that weight training is critical for preserving lean body mass during a fat-loss program. Cardio exercise, however, is also necessary for burning additional calories beyond what one can accomplish strictly through weight training. The health benefits of cardio are also well documented, and Karas's efforts to cast it as unhealthy come off like the pathetic musings of someone who hates doing his cardio.
High-effort training that combines weights and cardio is the scientifically proven way to healthy fat loss. The "cardio-free diet" is more of an attention-grabbing ploy than the true path to optimal fat loss.
Summary of The Cardio-Free Diet
Are you constantly pounding away on the treadmill but never losing a pound? Does every step on the StairMaster become more and more painful? Are you tired of endless workouts that only make you want to eat more?Cardiovascular workouts do burn a few calories, but far fewer than you think. And the more cardio you do, the hungrier you feel. Not only does cardio fail to help you lose weight, but it kills -- it kills your time, your energy, your joints, and your motivation. You burn a few measly calories but then eat twice as many afterward. The result? Weight gain -- and lots of it.
The Cardio-Free Diet is a revolutionary four-phase program that emphasizes strength training to boost your metabolism; build lean, sexy muscles; and achieve all the same heart-healthy benefits of cardio. With just twenty minutes a day, three days a week, you can look and feel noticeably leaner, stronger, and younger than ever before.
Weight loss expert Jim Karas has shaped the bodies of Diane Sawyer, Paula Zahn, Hugh Jackman, and even Oprah's best pal, Gayle King. With easy-to-follow instructions, Jim shows you how to exercise the right way in order to see incredible results. You won't just lose weight -- you'll sculpt a whole new physique.
Watch the pounds disappear as you prepare delicious dishes such as apple balsamic chicken, Dijon turkey, feta vegetable omelets, and grilled tomato tuna. You can even enjoy a daily glass of wine! With detailed shopping lists, a variety of daily menus, and helpful tips on how to maintain your diet when eating out or ordering in, you'll never have to worry about what to eat.
The Cardio-Free Diet offers maximum results in minimal time -- so break free from the mindless, ineffective cycle of cardio and get the body you've always wanted!
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