I'm totally convinced it is more beneficial for fat burning purposes to do cardio in the cooler weather. I've been competing for a long time and I think I'm pretty in tune with my body. I've noticed, like recently, when I go out early morning, and underdress, my body , in addition to an elevated heart rate, is fighting to keep warm at the same time, which maybe, would be the opposite than the thermogenic process.But I do feel that more fatburning takes place. Anyone want to share thier opinion on this? Thanks...

I agree Bob. I don't know if there is an actual science behind it or what, but for example even when I get out of the shower and that cold air hits me. It seems that my skin instantly tightens up. Same way if I'm doing any cardio when its colder out. Good subject I've always thought about this.

The body is using MUCH more energy just maintain its temperature. This isnt visible instantaneous but over time it may help burn more fat since the body is using more energy to keep warm. a shiver is a muscle convulsion which takes energy.

Course I HATE being cold so Id rather bundle up and diet a few more weeks

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Originally posted by Bob:
I'm totally convinced it is more beneficial for fat burning purposes to do cardio in the cooler weather. I've been competing for a long time and I think I'm pretty in tune with my body. I've noticed, like recently, when I go out early morning, and underdress, my body , in addition to an elevated heart rate, is fighting to keep warm at the same time, which maybe, would be the opposite than the thermogenic process.But I do feel that more fatburning takes place. Anyone want to share thier opinion on this? Thanks...

When Arnold went to France to train with Serge Nubret, he learned a little trick that Serge thought helped him get leaner faster. After every heavy set, Serge Nubret would step outside in the cold air for a minute then come back in, wait another minute or so, and back at it again. He thought that by "FORCING" the body to stay warm underwhatever circumstances, that he could keep his metabolism burning and burn more fat in the process.... I does make sense in theory, but who wants to be cold? I'm Canadian and I don't even want to be cold!

I wouldn't mind testing out this theory though in a controlled study!

Great feedback all, Yea I always thought about this but never really thought to bring it up. I also wondered from a scientific standpoint how it compares. I guess in the heat, the thermogenic process will help you expel more water through sweating, I think the cold is more beneficial towards your metabolism. Also for me you have no choice but to go at a quicker pace to try to stay warm, as with the warmer weather without realizing it your pace would actually slow a bit when you get tired. But actually for me I have allways benefitted from hardcore training, It sounds crazy but the worst the outer elements for me, the better, thats the kind of thing that I thrive on while training. For me its war! I used to in my younger days living in N.Y. I would go out in snowstorms, or rainstorms and just get so focused. Its kind of hard to explain. Can anyone else related. Thanks all.

When you're heated, your body has to slow down to try and cool off. That's why it is the worst thing for those people covered in plastic, thinking they're going to burn fat. It's the complete opposite.

Yes, colder weather forces your body to burn more simply to keep body temp. You need to keep in mind that safety is an issue because running in shorts and t-shirt in 32 degree weather can cause you to lose too much body heat and hypothermia can easily set in. You're breathing cold air and cold air is blasting your skin, rapidly removing heat.

I think I'd just drink some cold water. I think J would rather have a cold beer.