If you have done any research whatsoever on the topic of fat loss
you have probably discovered that spot reducing is a myth. There isn't
one magical exercise that will strip the fat from a specific body part.
However, there are certain exercises that will promote fat loss
throughout your entire body. Keep reading to learn more.
Let me
first start with weight training. Most people don't realize that weight
training is the ultimate long term solution for men and women who want
to lose fat. You can totally change the shape and composition of your
body with resistance training.
If you are female it will only accentuate the feminine features you have making you more curvaceous and sexy! Don't be afraid to pick up a barbell and keep an open mind. And if you are male it will give you broader shoulders and the appearance of a smaller waist.
Of all the weight lifting exercises out there nothing beats the squat. Squatting releases the highest hormonal response of all because it works so many muscle groups at one time. This leads to a much better rate of fat burning and muscle building.
Sometimes your metabolism can be raised for up to 2 days after the workout by doing exercises like this. I don't know about you but this benefit alone is enough to keep me doing them! When you contrast this to an isolation exercise such as the leg extension there is virtually no comparison.
The bench press is the upper body equivalent to the squat. Exercises that involve the most muscle groups at one time will produce the best results. Other examples are dead lifts, bent over rows, chin ups, dips and overhead presses.
The routines you can construct with these exercises alone are endless. Here are some variations to give you and idea:
If you workout every second day your metabolism can virtually be jacked 24/7! It is best to pick one routine for awhile and focus on progression. Once your body adapts you can change it to something else.
It is the same thing with cardio. There are many different ways to do cardio depending on your personality and present physical condition. Some like steady state cardio which some call long and boring, and others like HIIT or high intensity interval training.
Hill sprints is one example. You find a good sized hill and sprint up it and then walk back down. Repeat this for 20 minutes to get a high intensity workout. You can do the same thing with stairs whether they are in a building or bleachers in a stadium.
Another idea are body weight workouts. You can run through an entire circuit of body weight exercises for 20 minutes at a time. With HIIT you can get your cardio training done much faster. The only drawback is the workouts are much more intense.
Some would just prefer brisk walking for 30-45 minutes or going on a exercise bike. I have tried both myself and prefer steady state cardio although I will mix it up from time to time. The main thing is that you are burning calories on a regular basis and are consistent. That is the key!
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If you are female it will only accentuate the feminine features you have making you more curvaceous and sexy! Don't be afraid to pick up a barbell and keep an open mind. And if you are male it will give you broader shoulders and the appearance of a smaller waist.
Of all the weight lifting exercises out there nothing beats the squat. Squatting releases the highest hormonal response of all because it works so many muscle groups at one time. This leads to a much better rate of fat burning and muscle building.
Sometimes your metabolism can be raised for up to 2 days after the workout by doing exercises like this. I don't know about you but this benefit alone is enough to keep me doing them! When you contrast this to an isolation exercise such as the leg extension there is virtually no comparison.
The bench press is the upper body equivalent to the squat. Exercises that involve the most muscle groups at one time will produce the best results. Other examples are dead lifts, bent over rows, chin ups, dips and overhead presses.
The routines you can construct with these exercises alone are endless. Here are some variations to give you and idea:
- Using barbells or dumbbells
- Changing the speed of your reps
- Varying the order of your exercises
- Going heavier or lighter
- Incorporating circuit training
- Doing cardio sprints between sets
- Advanced techniques such as drop sets
If you workout every second day your metabolism can virtually be jacked 24/7! It is best to pick one routine for awhile and focus on progression. Once your body adapts you can change it to something else.
It is the same thing with cardio. There are many different ways to do cardio depending on your personality and present physical condition. Some like steady state cardio which some call long and boring, and others like HIIT or high intensity interval training.
Hill sprints is one example. You find a good sized hill and sprint up it and then walk back down. Repeat this for 20 minutes to get a high intensity workout. You can do the same thing with stairs whether they are in a building or bleachers in a stadium.
Another idea are body weight workouts. You can run through an entire circuit of body weight exercises for 20 minutes at a time. With HIIT you can get your cardio training done much faster. The only drawback is the workouts are much more intense.
Some would just prefer brisk walking for 30-45 minutes or going on a exercise bike. I have tried both myself and prefer steady state cardio although I will mix it up from time to time. The main thing is that you are burning calories on a regular basis and are consistent. That is the key!