Losing Fat seems simple enough, yet it is one of the hardest feats to accomplish. It’s a logical assumption that to lose Fat all you need to do is reduce calories and increase your aerobic activity.
However, just following that formula may not give you the results that you are after. Trying to lose Fat in this fashion will work for a short time but then after a while you begin to level off or reach a plateau. Even increasing your aerobic exercise has little effect. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
If you will simply add resistance training exercises to your fitness program you will begin to see a major difference in your overall Fat loss and size. Even before the scales reveal it, your mirror will witness the transformation. Be sure to purchase a full-length mirror if you don’t presently have one.
Resistance training exercises are important to a healthy fitness program because they help to build strength and flexibility. These are vital when you are staying physically active. That’s why it’s best to alternate days of resistance training and aerobic exercise. All you need is 30 minutes a day, but if you can exercise longer then go for it.
If you haven’t exercised in a while, you will want to consult your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough. Once you are clear to begin, start by stretching and warming your muscles. This is most important and will help you to perform much better than if you skip this crucial step. Try not to think of it as wasted time but as a way to increase your performance.
I like to incorporate Pilates’ exercises into my resistance training workouts. Following the Pilates’ principle of engaging the core muscles aids in posture, alleviates back pain, helps to achieve a smaller waistline, while maintaining a long lean look to the torso. It’s a secret that dancers have used for years.
Alternating your workouts with aerobic exercises strengthens your heart, burns fat and builds endurance. It’s the perfect combination to your fitness program.
Of course, what you eat will determine how much Fat you lose. You’ll want to cut back on fat, in particular saturated fat, also cutting back on sugar and salt will help you lose Fat and protect your heart. Make wise substitutions and develop a diet plan that you can stick to.
Give it a try, exercise daily for 6 days a week alternating aerobic activity with resistance training and making healthy changes in the way that you eat. Monitor your changes in a fitness journal and record your results over a 3-month period. You’ll begin to see big differences that are much easier to accomplish than you ever thought possible.
