"I have heard that by doing low intensity cardio for long periods you become more efficient at burning fat, which is a bad thing. Well if this is true then would the same hold true for ketogenic diets? I mean if one uses mainly fats for fuel, and become more efficient at this then over time one would burn less and less fat correct? Well just thought I would see what your opinion is on that."
While you do become more efficient at cardio thus burning less fat and "topping off" at the cardio, I've rarely seen it. Even bodybuilders only do cardio for 12-16 weeks and I haven't seen any specific time periods where this takes place. I also think that since most people aren't too hardcore cardio committed, this isn't going to be a problem.
Now about your question about ketogenic diets. No I can't see that happening.Ketogenic diets are tough and if you are able to stay on one for long, which some people do and feel good with burning fat at your primary fuel source then more power to you. Unless you have a specific type of condition why would you want to stay in ketosis for a long time? At some point you'd have to consume more calories or else your hormones will down regulate.
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"I have heard that by doing low intensity cardio for long periods you become more efficient at burning fat, which is a bad thing. Well if this is true then would the same hold true for ketogenic diets? I mean if one uses mainly fats for fuel, and become more efficient at this then over time one would burn less and less fat correct? Well just thought I would see what your opinion is on that."
While you do become more efficient at cardio thus burning less fat and "topping off" at the cardio, I've rarely seen it. Even bodybuilders only do cardio for 12-16 weeks and I haven't seen any specific time periods where this takes place. I also think that since most people aren't too hardcore cardio committed, this isn't going to be a problem.
Now about your question about ketogenic diets. No I can't see that happening.Ketogenic diets are tough and if you are able to stay on one for long, which some people do and feel good with burning fat at your primary fuel source then more power to you. Unless you have a specific type of condition why would you want to stay in ketosis for a long time? At some point you'd have to consume more calories or else your hormones will down regulate.