So what can I do about it? Well, I could go on and on about all of the supplements out there that really do help. I could talk about advanced approaches to fasted cardio. I could discuss whether High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is best when at low bodyfat levels, or if low intensity steady state (LISS) is the way to go.
Basically, I could get way too technical for the type of blog I run, and still not do the topic justice. Fortunately, someone has already put together an absolutely brilliant guide explaining in depth why stubborn fat is stubborn and how to get rid of it. His name is Lyle McDonald and the book is called “The Stubborn Fat Solution”.
I’m not one to promote books and products unless I think they are absolute must-have’s (read my post on fitness trends if you want to see how cynical I can be)…but if your bodyfat is getting into the teens and you want to SAFELY take it even lower, you NEED to read this.
Don't let the cover scare you, this book is for ANYONE wanting to get super lean!
Here is an excerpt from Lyle McDonald’s website describing the book:
“The Stubborn Fat Solution is the first book to scientifically examine the causes of stubborn body fat in extreme detail. From receptor type and number, blood flow, the propensity to both store and release fat, the physiology of stubborn fat is dissected in detail. The role of hormones and diet is also discussed.
Of course, all of the physiological verbiage is useless without solutions and The Stubborn Fat Solution provides those as well. The book describes four specific protocols aimed at optimally mobilizing and burning off stubborn fat.
While the protocols are primarily training based, the impact of diet on stubborn fat loss is also discussed and information on how best to incorporate the four protocols into your current training and diet program are examined. And while none are required, several beneficial supplements are also discussed.”
So whether you’re a fitness model who needs to be able to get down to a low bodyfat level quickly for short notice photo shoots, or a figure competitor who can’t seem to get those stubborn bodyparts looking good on stage, this book will tell you everything you need to know to get complete control over your physique.
