cardio with extra layers

flytrapcan · 09-29-2007, 11:11 AM

Does it help to wear extra layers - like a sweater, during cardio? Am I just ridding myself of water or boosting my fat burning? Am I risking muscle loss while doing this?

Thanks.

**kenney** · 09-29-2007, 11:14 AM

i always wondered the same lol i know boxers do it...i think its to burn fat quicker not sure about muscle loss though, it isnt too comfortable and gives me headaches lol

flytrapcan · 09-29-2007, 01:59 PM

It's a definite water cutting method. Just not sure if does more damge than good for fat loss.

**rIPPDUP** · 09-29-2007, 02:40 PM

your losing water weight, not losing fat any faster.

**Thomas_Rivera** · 09-29-2007, 05:17 PM

Well I would think that to mantain a higher body temperature you would have to expend more energy with the heat requirments. But then again it might be an effect of the insulation from the extra clothing.

**kenney** · 09-29-2007, 05:26 PM

ye the extra clothing will cause you to be alot warmer...if you really wanna insulate the heat, dont bother with extra layers...get a black bin liner, cut the head and arm holes and wear it under a jacket. i would check out the science behind it first though. give freak350 a pm, i bet he has some input for ya