Six Ways to Reduce Body Fat
Many people would like to lose weight, especially body fat. But the thought of all that exercise and sacrifice seems daunting. Today I have six simple and effective ways to shed that unwanted body fat, slim down fast and avoid frustration.
Water is always a crucial element for proper bodily functions, and even more so when fat loss is your goal. The conversion of fat into energy takes place in your liver, and this process requires that you be well-hydrated. This goal is easily met when you get into the habit of sipping water throughout the day, coupled with drinking a full glass before meals, upon waking and before bed.
2. Cut out Alcohol
This fat loss tip is always met with groans, but despite its unpopularity it remains one of the most effective. The first reason that alcohol should be cut out is that it's filled with empty calories. These are simple sugars that taste great but add up quickly as stored fat in all the wrong places. The second reason is that the simple energy that your body derives from the alcohol will be used as energy long before your fat stores are tapped, making it impossible to reduce body fat on days when alcohol is consumed.
3. Do a Variety of Aerobics
Variety is key when it comes to the aerobics side of your routine. Getting in calorie-burning activities is crucial to quickly eliminating fat stores. We no longer believe that long cardio sessions are the holy grail of fat loss - but getting your body moving with calorie-burning activities is an excellent way to intensify your fat loss results. The great thing about aerobic activities is that these can and should be fun. Hiking, biking, swimming, surfing, jogging, brisk walking - any activity that requires you to move your body for a decent duration of time and break a nice sweat.
This is one of the easiest ways to quickly and effectively reduce body fat, and yet it is met with such resistance. The best tip for successfully getting processed junk food out of your life is to have wholesome alternatives on hand while removing the junk food from your home. If you are a late night snacker, be prepared by having fresh fruit, sliced veggies, plain Greek yogurt or other wholesome snack replacements on hand. Soon you'll learn to love how lean and energetic these healthier foods make you feel.
5. Lift Weights
The act of lifting weights causes targeted muscles to stimulate new muscle tissue growth. Now this doesn't mean that your muscles are going to get noticeably larger (relax, ladies!) but it does mean that your muscle tissue will become tighter and more toned. The increase in muscle translates to a higher metabolism, which means that your body will naturally burn fat faster and more efficiently.
6. Use HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training is a method that has been quite popular in the past decade - and for good reason. This advanced form of aerobics, when done correctly, is one of the most effective methods for burning fat. HIIT is achieved by performing short, intense burst of aerobic intervals between less intense bouts of aerobics. For example, two minutes of walking followed by a 30 second sprint, done for 20 minutes.
Let's be in the best shape possible to do our jobs efficiently and with less injury. Always remember any exercise or activity should start with a good stretch.
