AboutJerry Goodwin Expertise I can answer questions related to any of the following areas alternative medicine, fitness, physical education, weight training, senior health, bicycling, personal trainers, personal training, medical technology, health and wellness, eating disorders, weight loss, Naturopathy, first aid, and bodybuilding. In fact I was listed as an expert in each of these categories at askme.com until they closed down
Experience I have worked in health and or fitness related capacities for over 30 years. My main profession is that of a Medical Technologist, but I also have training as a Corpsman with the US Navy, a Field Medic with the Army National Guard,and am certified as A Personal Trainer, Medical Exer-therapist and Aerobics Instructor through the National Academy for Health and Fitness. My wife and I have operated BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition in Moultrie Georgia since 1995. I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Robotics. I am an avid bicycle rider, mostly road riding with the occasional
mountain trail or off road "experience". My wife and I usually do a charity ride at least once per year to help those less fortunate.
Degrees & Certifications:
Certifications include Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/NCA. Clinical Laboratory Technologist CLT/HHS
Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Medical Exer-therapist NAHF.
Advance Weight Training through NAHF.
Accepted as AFTA Associate
Awards include the Ohio State Award of Merit and Ohio Special Services Ribbon, Army Commendation
Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals
CPR re-Certifcation 2007
Web page:
http://www.bmgfitness.com
http;//www.healthandfitnessebookclub.com
Question I've heard the term "lean muscle" used on "The biggest loser" and wasn't sure what it meant. What is lean muscles, and how does it differ from other types of muscle? Also does machine weight training burn many calories, or is cardio best for that? Can you give me an idea of how much weight training does? And lastly, I seem to have put on 1.8 lbs this week from last week versus losing any. What is the likihood that a lot of that gain is muscles weight? Assume I keep the same diet and previously didn't gain any weight, and in fact lost weight.
Answer Hi James,
There is no real difference between lean muscle and muscle, all muscle is lean, which simply means that it contains no fat.
The real difference is between LBM and Fat. Lean Body Mass (LBM) is basically anything that is not fat. This includes the body organs including blood, kidneys, and all muscle. When bodyfat % is measured the amount of fat is measured and calculated then the weight of the fat is subtracted to find the LBM, which is sometimes referred to as Lean Muscle, which is actually incorrect as the LBM includes more than just muscle.
There is a considerable amount of discussion as to whether Cardio or Resistance burns the most fat, I personally believe that any good exercise plan should include both. The proponents of cardio will say that you must have cardio and you must do it at a certain level in order to burn the most fat. Personally I believe anything that gets a person body moving is good and it can do nothing but help, which helps more Cardio or resistance? That is real easy to figure out, which one will you do? That is the one that will do the most.
Numerous people ask me which is the best exercise for this or that. The answer is always the same, the one you will actually do is the best, if you absolutely hate to run, then running is not a good exercise to include in your regimen. If you love to cycle or play on the trampoline or swim then those should be included in your routine. Personally I love cycling and I enjoy weight training, I have found that running is far too hard on my knees and is just not something I can get into, I also absolutely hate stationery cycling, so I don't put these in my routine, instead I use outdoor cycling, swimming and weight training to stay in shape. I have found lately that BMX Racing has gotten into my blood somewhat and am having a blast practicing on the Tracks here in South Georgia.
As far as whether resistance or cardio burns the most fat, depending on the study and the expert that you read you will find data both ways. The main difference is that cardio only really burns fat while your actually working out, while resistance will build muscle and the muscle will continue to burn calories even when the muscle is idle. The body must maintain the muscles and uses calories to keep the muscle maintained. The proponents of building muscle to burn calories will say that this burns far more calories than cardio, and several studies have shown that they are correct.
In regard to the 1.8lbs, it could indeed be muscle weight gain, did you at the same time lose girth around the waist, did your clothes fit a little better, if so then the weight is very likely muscle that you are building.
