For years, weight training was popular among die hard body builders and gym fanatics. But only recently did the media and diet books begin introducing terms such as resistance, curls, and free weights. Women in particular are beginning to cozy up to the idea of actually lifting weights. Today, of course, we recognize weight training-or building resistance- as one of the cornerstones of a successful fitness and weight-loss program. You’ve probably heard it countless times: the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will go, because for every pound of muscle on your body, you burn twenty to thirty calories, whereas for every pound of fat your carry, you burn only four to five calories. for that reason alone, many people have become weight training enthusiasts. There are two basic methods of weight or resistance training: Read more…
Your lifestyle is the way that you live your life. Although each of these other elements that we’ve already talked about is very important parts of your lifestyle, they are not everything. Each decision you make throughout the course of the day plays a role in your fitness. Unlike the other chapters, this one will be structured a bit different. Each of these lifestyle considerations is important and each offers a unique spin on the quality of life you will lead. Improve them, and physical fitness increases. Read more…
It seems that everyone is always asking me what the best ab workouts are to get a flatter stomach. The common belief that ab workouts will help you to lose belly fat is one of the biggest misconceptions I deal with daily as a fitness professional. Almost everyone has varying degrees of excess body fat in the abdominal region, and the best way to burn off that extra stomach fat continues to elude most. The problem is that most people are searching for the wrong exercises and workout types to lose stubborn belly fat. Most people are searching for some miraculous combination of abs exercises combined into the best ab workout ever invented that will burn off their belly fat faster than you can read this article. Read more…
Saturated fat
Saturated fat is kind of fat that is difficult to burn, but easily lodged in our body. Several types of saturated fat is animal fat, such as the layer of skin and organ (heart, liver, etc.), butter, margarine, ghee), milk, and cream. Types of foods that contain saturated fats in its manufacturing process include: biscuits, wafers, donuts, French fries, all kinds of fried foods, cakes, snacks, peanut butter, creamer, and ice cream. Generally, this type of fat can be recognized because it is easy to settle and become solid at room temperature (27 degrees Celsius)
Saturated fats also contains high cholesterol. This means that consuming the fat will let it sty in our blood vessels. Several effect of this would be: blood flow is not smooth , blood pressure will increase, and impaired cardiac function. If its possible, ensure you read the nutrition facts on the food labels you are going to buy. Note the content of total fat and saturated fat before buying. Avoid or limit consumption of foods with saturated fat content of more than 4 grams per serving size. Read more…
We Are All Slim And Have a Six Pack Abs
Based on human anatomy, everyone has a stomach muscle. The outermost layer that forms six pack abs is rectus abdominis muscle. In some people, this muscle can be seen but in some others can’t be. People can’t see it because there is fat and water barrier on the surface of the muscle and under the skin surface. Lean / six pack abs can be seen if we have managed to reduce the fat and water in the layer between the muscle and stomach. The good news is everyone can be slim and have a six pack abs provided that he / she has a healthy lifestyle that involves sports, nutrition, and rest regularly. Read more…
