Lose fat while lifting
 

Can I lose fat while lifting weights?

Why the answer is “yes”: Done right, weightlifting will make you sweat every bit as much as a 5k run. The humble dumbbell, for example, helps burn calories by speeding up your metabolism through a process known as Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). As a result, your body is forced to increase its oxygen intake in order to repair muscle tissue and refuel. It will also cause your body to burn through more calories for up to 48 hours after your workout. While you’re sat on the sofa, your body thinks it’s still in the squat rack.

But it’s not as simple as doing bicep curls and watching your waist shrink: triggering EPOC takes compound moves, high reps and very little rest. Our Dirty 30 workout is exactly the routine you need to get your fat-loss regime firing.