Dorian's Advice: Does weight training burn fat?

In this video, Dorian Yates explains why weight training is the best option for burning fat, and how you can use weight training for weight loss.

DY Nutrition Fat Burners:

[mberry]

I love the responses telling six-time Mr. Olympia that he's wrong.

[dutch]

I heard someone say this once "If you're overweight and your body is the shape of a pear and you go on a diet to lose the weight, you'll end up looking like a smaller pear" - you need to train with weights to change the shape of your body.

[sly_tendencies]

Dorian is the main man I'd go to for any kind of weight training/muscle building advice. More than anything, he tells the truth. Regardless if it heals or hurts. Great man!

[Lovememore]

I have done dieting and cardio for years with either temporary results or no results. Finally stopped the cardio (other than walking) and started doing a calorie deficit and lifting 3 days a week. Have lost 10 lbs in 2 months and feel incredible!! I'm just getting leaner. Thanks Dorian.

[NeoAutodroid]

"Like having a bigger engine in your car: you'll require more fuel" is honestly the best RMR analogy I've ever heard.

[GazaAli]

Great advice. This is the mantra that I preach at the gym. Unfortunately, not many people are converted. They're still running themselves tired at the treadmill and then flap some weights aimlessly.

[garymichael]

I’m 57 I train 4 times a week for the last 37 years. I never do cardio, I use light weights isolation exercises plenty of reps. My diet is good and I’m the same weight I was when I was 21. Training is 30 percent genetics, 30 percent technique, 30 percent diet and 110 percent dedication.

[LICKSTERxx]

I've lost 5 stone (70lbs) over 2 and a half years and completely changed my body shape mainly lifting weights

[Showmetheevidence-]

Dunno why everyone feels the need to comment. Dorian’s comments are perfectly correct and don’t need additions/changes.

[johnvolt]

This man never ceases to impress me he is legit the most educated mr Olympia ever lived because these are some really in depth concepts that proven by modern studies

[rushikeshpagar]

I have been doing weight training for 5 month, simply following 500 calorie deficit & avoiding sugar for 5 month, at start I was 85 kg, now today I am at 78 kg

[danititus]

Yes.Weight training combined with good nutrition burns fats. Nearly 60 kgs în a year and still going hard.

[hymnsever]

Excellent answer to this question! I once heard that muscle tissue continues to burn calories for up to 3 days after a workout.

[davidhodder]

I found cardio and weights together worked for me

[lililuciaschmuil]

Agree. With weight training I lost a lot of fat ithout intending too and built muscle. I eat very well but of course needed to eat more with heavier weight training. I do cardio like dancing just for fun. I am almost 50 and look much better than I did when I was doing more cardio and less weight training. I also feel stronger.

[bb]

This is very true because the majority of obese/ overweight people like myself find it extremely difficult to juggle both cardio and weight training effectively. It’s already difficult enough to move our heavy bodies with the constant back pain(if you have bigger hips) let alone do an extensive training regime. I find it much more effective for myself to stick to just one thing at a time- weight training.

FYI, I do do cardio like normal walking to and fro classes and a 20min sesh on the treadmill twice weekly.

[drakeh]

I love how this living legend explains things so simply. Love and respect DY!

[danielprest]

Thanks, Shadow. always a great listen. I'm fortunate enough to train at Anth Bailes Gym in Durham where your Nautilus Pullover is, such a privilege to have access to that bit of kit.

[farhanhussain_]

One more way that weight training helps in fat loss and calorie burning is that body needs lots of energy after workout to do repair work and adapt. It also burns calories for many hours after training.

[drygordspellweaver]

You also prime your cells to metabolize glucose instead of storing it as fat. You can huge composition changes from that aspect alone.