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Cardio - Five Ways to Lose Fat Quickly and Efficiently
The wellness industry has become big business. There are all kinds of supplements and remedies advertised as weight loss miracle cures. The truth is that none of the weight lost this way is sustainable. Weight gain is based on a few factors. Lifestyle, nutrition and genetics. Conduct an honest assessment in these three areas to determine where adjustments need to be made to lose weight. Increased metabolism is something you are born with, but if you lead a sedentary lifestyle and have a poor diet, you will eventually gain weight. An active lifestyle can sometimes lead to poor...
Cardio - Five Ways to Lose Fat Quickly and Efficiently
The wellness industry has become big business. There are all kinds of supplements and remedies advertised as weight loss miracle cures. The truth is that none of the weight lost this way is sustainable. Weight gain is based on a few factors. Lifestyle, nutrition and genetics. Conduct an honest assessment in these three areas to determine where adjustments need to be made to lose weight. Increased metabolism is something you are born with, but if you lead a sedentary lifestyle and have a poor diet, you will eventually gain weight. An active lifestyle can sometimes lead to a poor diet, which can affect weight gain or loss. Dieting alone can allow you to lose a few pounds, but without a lifestyle change, those pounds can creep back.
Being careful about the fuel we put into our bodies makes a big difference in how quickly we reach our weight loss goals. In addition to changing our diet, disciplined training is necessary. The three Cs of weight loss are cardio, calories and consistency. Cardio helps burn fat while counting calories ensures we don't consume more than we burn. Consistency is the key to success in everything in life. Burn the fat before you start strength training. You will build muscle underneath the fat. Consistent training and changes in diet guarantee the desired results.
The human body is an amazing machine. It takes routines and adapts them accordingly. This process is called muscle memory. It is necessary to do cardio consistently, but we must remember not to get caught up in exercise routines. Example: Running on the treadmill at 5 miles per hour for 30 minutes every day may only work for about a month. After a month, your body will adapt to this routine and you will burn fewer calories. Try increasing the running time or increasing the speed.
Five things to speed up your fat loss
1. Running is good for you, but not every day.
Running every day is hard on your joints, whether outside, on the sidewalk, or on a treadmill. Mix up your cardio routine with other cardio exercises.
2. Interval training is good for you.
On the treadmill, elliptical, or bike, alternate between high intensity and low intensity in one-minute intervals. As your endurance improves, increase the intensity.
3. Shake things up by incorporating cardio blasts into your routine.
Running in place, jumping jacks, jump ropes and burpees are good cardio blast exercises. The 15-minute blast is just as effective as the 30-minute blast on the treadmill.
4. Add one aerobics class per week
An hour of Zumba can burn 500-1000 calories and Zumba is fun. It also gives you a change of scenery. We don't want to get bored with our workout routine.
5. Don't forget to stretch.
Stretching is just as important as the training itself. It prevents injuries and increases your athletic abilities. Sports injuries can really stifle your routine as you have to slow down to recover. An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.
When trying to lose pounds, start with the three Cs: cardio, calories and consistency. Shed the fat with cardio before you start strength training. Mix up your cardio routine and remember to stretch.
Inspired by Iyonna Woods