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June 24th, 2012, 10:06:55 ugo

Want to quickly grow a six pack? Variation is more effective than repetition. Three workouts to get you to help super-abs.

It is a misconception that during ab exercises  you should do as many repetitions as you can. Abs are made to correct high strength and explosiveness. The main function of your abs is the transfer of power from your lower body to your upper body.

Do a low number of repetitions, with much resistance. Then develop your abs more quickly. Researchers at the University of San Diego did research on abdominal exercises and on the basis of their study they made a list of the most effective exercises. 

Their top 3: 

Bicycle maneuver for abs

 

 

Bicycle maneuver Lie flat on your back on the floor and press your back against the floor. Keep your hands beside your head. Bring your knees up to a 45 degree angle with your legs and make a bicycle motion. Touch your right knee with your left elbow, then touch your left knee with your right elbow.

 





Captain's chair for abs

 

Captain’s chair for this exercise you need a device: the Captain’s chair (see picture). Go against the unit on and grab the handles to stabilize your upper body. Push your back against the pillow, tighten your abs and bring your knees toward your chest. Make sure you do not make hollow back and let your legs dangle.

 

 

 





Kettlebell abdominal workout as a regular crunch, but with a kettlebell. Ga on the floor, grab a kettlebell with both hands on the sides of the kettlebell. Hold the Kettlebell behind your head and lift your head up a little. Then do crunches. First straight up, then obliquely to the left, and, finally, obliquely to the right.


May 29th, 2012, 11:05:26 ugo

This is by far the best illustrated explanation of the High Intensity Interval Training.


February 27th, 2012, 11:02:08 ugo

Workout at home can be Fun

The days are shorter and much colder, so it is sometimes pleasant evening sit home on the sofa, the television screens, as it is removed from the gym.Trick cold days and instead of resting you should select an effective physicalexercise which in your living room .

Enough excuses, how are you this fall incredibly tired and it was too cold outside for biking, jogging or long walks.

Exercise can be done in your living room. Opportunities for recreation are endless, you just select the workout that best responds to your schedule, comfort and of course the desire for action.

pilates at home

If you do not want to spend energy in the form of bouncing, sparc, running or implementing complex aerobic choreography, select Pilates . It is a especially good form of recreation, if you want to move along a busy (working) day and is also very calm.

 

 

 

 




What you need for effective training at home?

pilates_home-videosFor the implementation of pilates at home in the first place you need a space in your living room and one hour of time for yourself. In addition, you also need a TV and DVD player, padded, magic circle (ring) – tool for optimal implementation of Pilates to your physique will create even more beautiful workout. Do not forget to have the motivation, that you will maintain through guided exercise on DVD -ROM. This provides Pilates training in the most efficient and complete manner.


February 14th, 2012, 12:02:35 ugo

Do you think that your weight is inappropriate? Then you can calculate your BMI or body mass index, which will tell you whether your weight is too low, adequate or too high.

 

 

Calculating your body mass index based on your weight and height. You can enter your weight in either inches and pounds, or meters and kilograms. Once you have entered your information, you will be given a BMI number, and a short summary sentence which tells you if you are within healthy BMI range.

Lightweight interface has areas to enter height and weight. Both English and metrical measurements are supported, so you don’t have to do any conversions. Press Calculate and your BMI and body weight status are displayed. You will not find a Support file, but one isn’t justified for a program as simple as BMI meter is. If you want your own BMI calculator, this is an simple to use,  practical  option that is offered free of charge.”


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Calculation of body mass index are based on data entered on your height and weight calculated data, in which 
nutrition class you belong. The results are for information purposes only, since the individual’s ideal weight depends on several factors. BMI is an indicator of nutritional status of adult women and men, and does not apply to children and the elderly, whereas the proportion of muscle in them is different. 

In the table below you can see that increasing 
BMI influences the risk of various diseases:

The risk of diseases associa
ted with weight and waist
BMI
Waist less than or equal to: 
39.4 in (100 cm) -Males or 
89 cm (35 in) -Women
Waist greater than 
39.8 in(101 cm) -Males or
35.4 in (90 cm)-Women
18.5 or less
Malnutrition
- -
18.5 – 24.9
Normal
- -
25.0 – 29.9
Increased weight
Raised
High
30.0 – 34.9
Obese
High
A very high
35.0 – 39.9
Obese
A very high
A very high
40 or more
Extreme obesity
Extremely high
Extremely high

We must realize that weight increases with age, if we do not act.

The best and easy way to lose weight is the weight loss by increasing physical activity (movement) and a healthy diet (reducing fat and sugar in the diet).

Maintenance of desirable body weight and good relationship between fat and lean body mass is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for maintaining your own health. Increased fat accumulation particularly in the abdominal region, increases the susceptibility to cardiovascular disease.

 

WARNING: A BMI still does not show the real situation, because of many other factors, which will also affect the final calculation. Therefore you are advised to take only the calculation as such information.

 


November 26th, 2011, 12:11:26 ugo

Practice has shown that the introduction of water during physical activity is desirable and useful.

The old system, that water is not used during recreation, training and competition, is slowly going down in history.

drinking water

The older approach is advised that during the training you don’t need to take water. The most common argument used is a statement of type:”When I was actively involved in sports, the coach did not allow us to drink water during practice”. If you a little deeper tackle this statement, we come to the fact that the coaches, who really made those claims, mainly received their knowledge from their coaches (rarely, from the official schools), and this brings us back at least thirty years ago.

 

Required hydration in training

The first way is that water takes the feeling of thirst. Sounds logical, but in practice this sense warns us that we’re a little late with the water, because the thirst mechanism occurs when we lose more than 1% of body mass, which is often felt through the small loss in strength. As an illustration, the person with weight of 80 kg, is required intake of 800ml of water, which is very difficult to do at once.
The second way is the water intake at regular intervals, for example every few minutes or after a certain number of series. This is the most common approach in a professional sports. They do this during the break between the games, rounds, sets, jumps … It is essential that water intake is to assess its consumption, to prevent the retention of fluid in the stomach, accelerate absorption and prevented increase of volume of blood plasma, and therefore the diastolic pressure. Requirements in the gym are not so rigorous, so the average water intake is up to 100 ml in each intake.
The third way is practically reduced to a combination of pre-hydration(taking large amounts of water at least half an hour before training) and the simultaneous hydration and is used when weather conditions are more hot ‘Work is harder’. High air temperatures and high humidity significantly increased sweating, and each additional quantity of water is preferred. If the cardiovascular training is combined with weights, this is a good way to insert an additional amount of water in the body, and thus retain a high enough intensity training.
Tip:

 

Here is how during the recreation you can take in water:

1) Always when you feel the thirst

2) Small amounts at regular intervals, eg. every five minutes, after a certain number of series in a session (or during the break between the games, round, sets, jumping or after every 1 km of running)
3)When there is high temperature and humidity, which increases sweating, each additional quantity of water is preferred.

 

 


July 2nd, 2011, 04:07:09 ugo

Sprinters do almost ZERO aerobic work, yet they have less body fat.

So, how is this possible?

The reason is the intense nature of their training. The higher intensity (intensity is the percentage of maximum heart rate, not the intensity of effort) is all the more calories burned per minute during the workout. In addition (and more importantly), caloric burning is increased 24-48 hours after your workout.

A good way to increase intensity of training is “Interval Training”. This workout alternates high intensity exercise with low-to moderate-intensity exercise. Recent studies have shown that Interval Training is more effective for fat loss, while improving both Aerobic and Anaerobic performance.

The first study (1) comparing the group of trainees who trained with 70% VO2 max, with a group that was trained to a high intensity.

The first group with high intensity exercise increased their aerobic capacity by 10% without any additional increase in anaerobic capacity.

High intensity (HIIT) group improved their aerobic capacity by 14% and anaerobic capacity by 28%. The HIIT group actually improved both anaerobic and aerobic capacity!

Another study (2), compared a group of sprinters on a treadmill with the aerobic group. Despite burning 50% less calories, the sprint group lost three times more body fat than aerobic group.



July 2nd, 2011, 11:07:11 ugo

If you’re in good shape and you want interesting cardiovascular interval training,

we bring you a few exercises with which you can burn fat fast,  get fit body and recharge your battery power!

In just 15 minutes you can burn 130 calories, and best of all, this training can be done at home because you do not need any props.


Star squat

Stand straight with feet and arms collected by the body. Deep squat down, palms touch the ground in front of the foot – on the line below the shoulder. From this position jump and spread forth your hands and feet in the shape of a star. Meet in the squatting position and return to the first position.

Repeat the exercise ten times.

Targeted muscles: arms, abdomen and legs








Speed ​​skater

Stand with feet hip-width away. On the left lower leg as you perform squats, and extend your right side. While keeping your back straight bend forward from your hips, right hand fingers touch the left foot and left hand lifted behind.

Stay in the lowered position and repeat to opposite side. So, squat down on the right foot, extend your left, etc.

Repeat the exercise 20 times.

Target muscles: shoulders, back , abdomen, buttocks and legs.













Stepping Up – kick

Stand with feet apart in the width of the hips, hands holding the sides, bent at the elbow. Step out your left foot, where you make sure your foot does not move an imaginary line from your knees. At the same time the right arm swing in front of you, as if running.

Perform kick with right foot in front of you, and sweep your arms in the opposite direction (right back, left forward). Scroll down to step forward so that your left foot is forward and right back. Proceed to step out and make the next ten steps, alternating feet. Turn around and make the whole exercise again.

Targeted muscles: the abdomen, buttocks and legs.







A step backwards – Knee

Stand with feet apart in the width of the hips, hands holding the sides, bent at the elbow. Step out with right foot back and right arm swing in front of you, as if running. Push the left foot and jump as much as possible, while holding right knee close to a chest, and arm swing in the opposite direction. Landing back in the position of stepping.

Repeat the exercise ten times again, then ten times for the other leg.

Targeted muscles: the abdomen, buttocks and legs.











Sumo hit

Stand with feet apart in the width of the hips, toes facing out and elbows bent. Squeeze the hand in front of the chest. Put your left leg in a wide step to the side and descend into a wide squat.

Stand up, relying on the weight of your left foot, gently lean to the left and kick with your right foot on the side(strained foot). Lower the right foot beside left.

Repeat ten times

Targeted muscles: the abdomen, buttocks and legs

 


May 2nd, 2011, 11:05:28 ugo

Interval method for running
Interval training is a relatively intensive form of training.

Fixed intervals with repeated breaks. 

The training is usually completed on the 400-meter track.(It can of course also be run on other measured distances.) Between the individual points of an active break in which you walk or run slowly.

PROGRAMS

Typical programs for interval training are: 
10 x 400 m fast – between 200 m do a break 
fast 5 x 1000 m – 400 m then do a break in between 
3 x 3000 m fast – between 400 m do a break

THE PACE OF INTERVAL TRAINING

Many beginners make the mistake and select a much too rapid pace of interval training. The speed should be selected so that you can run the last repetition in the same pace at the first. It is difficult at the beginning, but after a few workouts, you should develop a feel for it.

GOOD WARM-UP

It is important that you prepare for the training as well. Before the actual interval training you should warm up for at least 15 minutes.

CONCLUSION

Interval training is a very effective workout. It trains at hard pace and gives your body form a great boost. However, it must be done very carefully. Beginners should make no interval training and advanced runners should initi be include it in the weekly training schedule. Interval training can quickly lead to overload and injury, so be careful with the dosage. 
Interval training should be conducted only in the nice weather. During winter training, it is not necessary to do it.


May 2nd, 2011, 11:05:43 ugo

The truth is aerobic training seems to be boring.

The first 15 minutes is good, then we enter the monotony zone of thoughts, of which half is stuck somewhere in the air and the other half slowly forms a black cloud with thoughts like “Uh, not to me anymore. I am so bored. “

What if you could get that the same – even more, even larger – effects achieved in half the shortest time without ever be boring?

I’m talking about aerobic interval training.

What is aerobic interval training?

Aerobic Interval training is training with the exchange of high-intensity interval training with low intensity intervals. A simple example to illustrate: 1 minute fast run, followed by 1 minute of slow running, followed by 1 minute of fast running, followed by … etc.. At this point it is worth mentioning the following: aerobic interval training or training in which the exchange is low and high-intensity intervals is strictly speaking, not aerobic training, but a combination of aerobic and anaerobic.

During the twenty minute interval workout body can burn more “fat” calories than with 30 to 45 minutes of classical, low intensity aerobic exercise. Research has shown that burning fat with interval training is for up to 90x greater than with conventional training. Additional positive effects of interval training are:

  • increase aerobic capacity – endurance
  • speed up the metabolism and, in contrast to low intensity exercise, even after exercise, which means that the body even at rest consumes more calories
  • increase in power and speed
  • in contrast to aerobic exercise low intensity also maintain muscle mass

Finally, therefore, the maintenance of muscle mass, is very important, because the muscles are the main consumer of energy.

Getting Started

As with any exercise start gradually and slowly. If you currently run a classic aerobic “slow” exercises, replace for start only one exercise with interval training. After three weeks, replace one and then another one. Three interval workouts per week are sufficient for optimal effect, especially when combined with traditional aerobic or some other form of exercise (eg, training in a fitness center).

Example of a weekly regime:

  • MON. Interval training
  • TUE. Exercising in the gym
  • WED. Interval training
  • THU. Watching TV
  • FRI. Exercising in the gym
  • SAT. Interval training
  • SUN. Talking with refrigerator

Advanced and more hardcore people can do interval training and workouts in the gym, of course, combining them with exercise tools.

 


May 2nd, 2011, 11:05:21 ugo

Interval training for cardiovascular health in children

The great importance of physical activity on health of children and adults is generally accepted as scientific truth. Regular moderate intensity physical activity positively affects many organ systems and significantly reduces the probability of occurrence of disease in a healthy adults. Practically the same effect was recently found with a research on a sample of children, which is especially important with regard to the occurrence of diseases in young people who previously did not practically exist such as cardiovascular disease.

However, unlike the relatively clear recommendations for adults, with children still do not know enough about the modalities to achieve optimal training effects. Fortunately, the situation began to change. Thus, a research group of researchers at the University of Western Scotland (UK) in determining the effects of short intense interval training on markers of cardiovascular disease in a sample of children aged 16 years. The results showed that children engaged in this type of activity showed within 7 weeks of exercise significantly better effects on markers of cardiovascular disease (blood pressure, aerobic capacity, body mass index, fibrinogen and insulin concentrations) compared to children who have the same number of weeks (but six times larger volume) that was engaged in a continuous running (20 min) moderate intensity (70% Vo 2max ). It appears that a short intensive interval training is very effective in improving health parameters in children.

The study is published in  American Journal of Human Biology in 2011.


May 2nd, 2011, 11:05:03 ugo

Tabata the way of exercise gives you many benefits. 

Besides being a great way to burn excess fat, you can practice anywhere and anytime. If you do not have time to exercise then Tabata is perfect for you, because it does not last long, and gives you excellent results.

The biggest advantage is that it simultaneously affects both the metabolic system – one that is responsible for endurance and one for the producing of explosive energy. Tabata can also help with the reduction of subcutaneous adipose tissue.

Tabata is named after the Japanese scientist Izumi Tabata, a researcher at Japan’s National Institute of Fitness and Physical Education in Kanoyi. Dr. Tabata’s interval training program is researched and developed by the Japanese national team for speed skating. Named Tabata the protocol, because the scientist said his research team investigated how the program is really effective. Training consisted 6-8 sprints at full speed of 20 sec and break periods of 10 sec. In the aforementioned study, the athletes conducted interval training  five times a week for six weeks. The research team concluded that the athletes improve aerobic capacity by 14% and 28% anaerobic.

Wondering how it works? Very simple. Tabata protocol consists of 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds break to be exchanged through the 8 series. This method of exercise can be used in all exercises: pushups, squats, rowing, bench press, etc. The original method uses only one workout, and this approach seems to have a very interesting impact on the technique of the exercise. So 20 seconds doing pushups, then 10 seconds rest, that is a total of 8 series which takes only 4 minutes.

To start Tabata will be very hard for beginners, and the first few weeks you must be prepared for a pain throughout the body. But it quickly passes, and leaves only the results that you will be proud of.


 


May 1st, 2011, 10:05:20 ugo

Cardio Vs. strength training – what to choose?

This issue has always protested exercisers and those who just want to turn to a healthier life.

Most coaches will agree that both types of exercise should be included in a fitness program, but differ in opinion, how much should be paid to a particular form of exercise.

Common recommendations of experts require three to four days of cardio training and only two to three days of training with weights. So, cardio wins!



health

The problem with focusing on just one form of exercise is if practitioners reduce the number of forms of exercise it will also reduce the overall picture of the needs of his body and eventually reduce the results and not meet the goals.

If you decide just to run, you waive the benefits of increasing muscle strength, power and strength that it offers the strength training with weights. Studies have shown that runners who lift weights are also stronger, better runners, and eventually develop a better capacity of cardio-respiratory system. Strong muscles will help to improve biomechanical style of running, which further helps in their development.

Of course, we can say that the weightlifter who can not deal with cardio training waive the benefits of better capacity of cardio-respiratory system. Perhaps the obstacles they will encounter in everyday situations are, for example, winded climbing stairs, etc.

Experts recommend warming up before any form of exercise, as well as stretching after.

 


May 1st, 2011, 10:05:26 ugo

To be envious muscles must work harder …

known to every male being in the gym working hard and committed to “fighting” with a bunch of weight.

1st Fill the stomach

Start reading labels with nutritional value of foods to get a feel for the amount of calories you eat. This number add 500 calories daily and continue to consume such a large amount. Each day enter the two grams of protein per kilogram of weight.

2nd Limit your cardio

Limit the use of bike or running. These devices should be used only once or twice a week and a maximum of 30 minutes. Run or bike with easy pace. If you want to lose fat and preserve muscle mass, exercise with intervals – for example, intense running for one minute – two minutes of light jogging.

3rd Doing fewer repetitions

bodybuilding

Do not work more than 20 sets per muscle group – the most ideal figure moving around 12 Reps should move between 6 and 12 in the series, which will allow muscle growth.Your workout should not last longer than 45 minutes. Use heavier weights and control the speed of movement during the execution of each repetition. It should take between 40 and 70 seconds and no less, because your muscles will be sufficiently loaded to start to grow.

4th Exercise or the whole body or two muscle groups per session

For best results, exercising the whole body in one training or focus on two muscle groups per session, per system, a larger muscle groups (eg chest, back or legs) and a lower (eg, biceps, shoulders, or leaves). Concentrate on performing compound exercises that involve multiple muscles at once, such as squats, dead lift, pull-ups, rowing and thrust.

5th Stretch

Stretching will keep the flexibility, and it will help prevent injury and enhance recovery between workouts.

6th Eat regularly

Consume five to six small meals a day. As long as your body is fed with quality food – especially proteins and carbohydrates – the muscles will be strengthened thanks to the calories, a fast metabolism will consume fat.

7th Replace all

bodybuilding

Every four to six weeks, change the parts of routine, whether the number of repetitions, the amount of time resting, doing exercises. Keep a diary of exercise so that you can track your progress.

8th Train your whole body

The more muscle you use – either in one or a training exercise – your body will, thanks to exercise, release hormones that stimulate muscle growth throughout the day. Exercise every muscle under the same weight, that will ensure a balanced trainings which will allow rapid and safe growth.

9th Drink protein shakes

Prior to exercise eat a meal with high protein and carbohydrates. While exercising, sip a protein shake that contains two grams of carbohydrate per one gram of protein. After exercising, prepare a new shake and drink it within half an hour after training. Believe it or not, solid food is not the best ones choice immediately after exercise – it needs a long time to digest.

10th Recover

The ideal amount of sleep includes seven to eight hours. Try to follow this rule. You can sleep less one night or two, but try to catch up. Do not exercise more than four times a week. As far as your job – and avoid unnecessary stress. Chronic nervous releases the hormone cortisol, which stimulates the body to store fat and burn muscles.

 


May 1st, 2011, 09:05:00 ugo

Fartlek is a name for the interval training that involves changing the period of intense physical activity and periods of active recovery.

The term first appeared in Sweden in the 30-ies of the last century, and marked the rotation period of sprint and jog. Activities allow a runner running a distance that fits him at a speed that suits him, on condition that the intensity of effort is changing at regular intervals.

The difference between this kind of training and “ordinary”  is that the intensity and the speed of training varies – Anaerobic systems are put under further stress. Most fartlek training lasts at least 45 minutes and vary from aerobic walking to anaerobic sprinting. Fartlek is mainly associated with the running, but in fact it can be applied to any type of exercise.

Intervals in this training are not exact, but the intensity and the period of active recovery are alternated by runners. Experts recommend exercising in this way twice a week, and the interval between sessions should not be less than 48 hours.

As with any form of physical activity, it is a must at the beginning to warm up muscles were circulation will minimize the possibility of injury . Likewise, you need to stretch after exercise.




Free form fartleka (running group)

Group leaders take turns at the helm “column” and set the pace, distance and interval running.All group members should change at the helm.




Running along the street lamps

Imagine a lamppost (or telegraph poles) as the limit when one stops and starts second interval. Quickly run to the first lamppost, slow down at the second one, quickly run to the third and fourth, a slow-paced run fifth, sixth and seventh.Take this as a series that will be repeated in reverse order.

Classic fartlek

With fartlek select a short or longer distance intervals and go with a quick sprint or jog slowly.

Interval training is not necessarily for outdoors. If you prefer exercising in the gym or you are forced to practice indoors, just  follow the rules of interval training on the treadmill, elliptical or any other machine.

 


May 1st, 2011, 10:05:20 ugo

Ready for intensive interval training? Try jumping rope.

Rope jumping interval training for all muscle groups with benefits like: stronger legs, reinforced butt and arms and shoulders like marble.

One of the most useful interval cardiovascular exercise can be performed anywhere. The only thing that matters is that you have a rope that is not too short or too long and quality running shoes. When you fold a jumping rope, the length should reach slightly below the shoulder.

Rope jumping offers training for all muscle groups, benefits are: stronger legs, reinforced butt and arms and shoulders like marble. Make sure you get a good warm up before exercise and stretch afterwards. Pay particular attention to stretching your knees and elbows to avoid injuries. This exercise will speed up your heart, and if you play a motivating music, you will easily survive the training.

Simple jump

Jumping rope is a challenging activity, regardless of whether you are fit or not. Gather your feet while you jump over the two-component jumping rope. Given that this “beginner’s” step, will give you enough time to “learn” in practice and not to make a mistake.

Concentrate on the timely lifting the feet off the ground so you are not entangled in the rope and soften your knees.

Jump 30 times, rest 30 seconds and repeat a series of four to eight times, depending on your condition.

Jump from one step

The next level of jumping rope is a single jump, which is performed in the same way as simple jump but with just one leg touching the ground. The intensity of this exercise is stronger and it runs much faster, you’ll feel all the muscles working.


Skiing

Jumping rope is a single component, but connected to the feet moving first in one direction and then in another, is like jumping and skiing with a rope.




Eight

If you watched Rocky, then you understand. Once the rope is placed over your head, you cross your hands and jump.Perhaps this style is complicated at first, because it is all about perfect timing, but is worth to try if you want an interesting training.





 Interval training

If you want a challenging workout in which to turn the rope, you have the real thing! Jump rope for three minutes, then lie down on the pad for one minute and perform crunches.

Continue to jump rope the next three minutes, after three minutes you perform pushups. Followed by three minutes of jumping rope, and then one minute of squats. Continue to exercise in the same sequence, with three minutes of jumping rope, and all other exercises performed for one minute.Try lifting dumbbells for biceps, etc … Whatever exercise you think, you are welcome.

Before the end of each training slow pace and jump around as when you start to exercise.

 


April 30th, 2011, 11:04:51 ugo

Losing weight is not easy! However, many people complicate things with diet. Unaware of how to make one, or make a few mistakes due to which in the long run may even gain weight!

chips

Today I exercised so I could eat a bag of chips …

The truth is that you must burn more calories than if you sat down and read or watch television. However, depending on the chosen activity, you may burn fewer calories than you can imagine. The one-hour walk at a speed of 4 km / h burns only 210-250 calories, depending on the total weight. A small bag of crisps contains about 160 calories. Therefore, entering more calories than you spend walking. So skip the chips and think about the calories you burn during exercise, and you do not want to catch up.

If I skip breakfast, I will lose weight much faster …

Weight is not based on this principle. Skipping breakfast is particularly a harmful habit. Research shows that people who do not eat breakfast usually eat more later, or even overeat. The consequence of this “starvation – overeating” is that calories will be introduced later in the day and be stored as fat. When you skip a meal, you’ll be hungrier and more inclined to go overboard with eating the same day or next day.

I’d rather drink a diet drink than water …

Some diet drinks contain caffeine, and people who do not like coffee or tea still can not get enough of that stimulus drinking Diet Cola. Therefore, they can suffer from insomnia or nervousness. Aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in many dietary carbonated beverages, may be causing mood swings and other symptoms in people sensitive to this substance. After several days of consumption of pure, natural drinks stomach will no longer be swell, and the body will get rid of substantial amounts of excess fat and sodium.

diet

I cheated this week so I will not weigh …

Almost all people who have decided to go on a diet had “failed” weeks. When the time comes for a week weighing some feel guilty for violating the diet plan, so they just do not step on the scale. Next time you plan to weigh you may be waiting for a pleasant surprise. Even if not, you will feel proud that you are all encouraged to stand on the scale. This is proof of the maturity and real desire to follow the program.

 


April 30th, 2011, 12:04:54 ugo

There are three basic reasons why we crave for certain foods - a hormonal imbalance, diet and adrenaline exhaustion

How many times have you caught yourself to crave for certain foods, while you are not hungry at all?

There are three basic reasons – hormonal imbalance, diet and adrenaline exhaustion. Specifically, serotonin is one of the essential hormone for well-being or happiness, and hormonal changes and imbalances, and poor diet and digestion can cause a reduction of that particular hormone.


What is actually happening?

Sugar and simple carbohydrates stimulate increased secretion of serotonin, which makes you happy in a short period of time . However, when the state of happiness goes, your body requires more sugar and carbohydrates. Insulin is responsible for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, sending signals cells when to absorb glucose from the blood. When the body develops insulin resistance, cells begin to take everything that is found in the bloodstream, and you begin to gain weight uncontrollably, no matter how little you ate. The reason why this information is very important is that the body because of insulin resistance signals that it needs more glucose and carbohydrates, which means that you will feel a heightened need for them.

 

Unhealthy diet

If you are on a diet that contains little fat, because of the hope that you will lose weight, chances are that you will only worsen the condition of your body. Like millions of other people, every day you eat low-calorie foods with lots of carbohydrates, which can lead at least in part to insulin resistance, but there may occur other problems with metabolism, because dieting itself is stressful for the organism.

It is because of disturbances in metabolism occur cravings for certain foods. Therefore, it is necessary to bring your body in order before you start a diet, and regardless of the diet, look at the full listing of all the necessary ingredients.


Adrenaline exhaustion

Another reason for food cravings, it can be adrenaline exhaustion, which occurs when you are exhausted due to stress, lack of sleep and excessive physical and mental effort, which leads to a general exhaustion.The organism will try to recover, which will lead to cravings for sweets and sweet snacks throughout the day and craving for alcohol and carbohydrates at night, which will just exacerbate the situation.

To curb the desire for food?

Primarily you need to learn to listen and take care of your body, and this is only possible with healthy eating and physical activity. Guilt about eating food that you should not eat, at least not in such quantities, can only worsen your mood and can lead to a situation to become a person who eats with the emotions. In addition you must not forget that craving for sweets has its biological reasons, a craving for carbohydrates is a problem habit.

To reduce these cravings for food  to a minimum, you need a lot of will and support. Every day, eat a healthy and diverse foods, do not skip the most important meal of the day – breakfast.

Also, the vitamin supplements can help, then appropriate and regular exercise, emotional support and of course  the environment where you live. With a new regime of diet and exercise, your metabolism would need to restore and establish balance. Maybe it will take some time, but it will certainly happen.

Useful tips

Eat every three hours – one of the biggest reasons for the unrestrained impulses of a certain food is a sudden drop in blood sugar that occurs due to irregular food intake. Regular consumption of foods maintains you blood sugar levels, and you are craving for food will not happen.

Drink plenty of fluids – dehydration confuses the body, so it may happen that instead of thirst you feel the hunger for forbidden food. Every hour, drink a glass of water.

Be patient – If you’re eating enough and drinking enough fluids, be patient for 15 or 20 minutes and the feeling of desire will pass.

Disturb yourself – When you crave for certain foods, whatever you do, try to turn thoughts on how to start doing something else. For example, if you work at a computer, make a phone call or perform some other task.

Exercise - If you start exercising when you feel the craving for food, you should feel better almost immediately, of course, if the nature for craving is  the psychological craving. If the craving is physical craving, then you probably will not have the power to exercise, which is definitely a sign that you need to eat.

Healthy snacks – If you simply can not be separated from snacks, buy a healthy one – dried fruit, almonds, walnuts …

Change Habits – The craving for food may occur due to certain habits that we have, for example after a meal if you have a habit of eating something sweet, or to eat in front of the TV. Changing routines, will reduce your chance for cravings.

If nothing helps, eat chocolate, but only one line, not the whole, eat half the chips, not whole, drink half a soda, not the whole. What is most important that you should not let one bad day turned into several days a week. Reduce your bad eating habits slowly, and the above tips can certainly help.


 


April 29th, 2011, 11:04:33 ugo

To prevent the accumulation of weight and its disastrous impact on the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, hips, knees and ankles, try our natural and simple tips for weight loss.

1st Do not overcrowd food during a single meal. Prefer to share food at 5 to 6 small parts that you consume throughout the day. By consuming several small meals helps the body to release less insulin, which maintains a constant blood sugar levels, helping to control hunger.

2nd Serve food on smaller plates. Research shows that the less food putted in front of us, the less we consume. And so it is a great way to cut excess calories.



3rd Use the vegetables to visually enlarge the meal. Prepare pasta salad with broccoli, carrots, tomatoes … The same rule applies to the preparation of omelettes – add a vegetable to make it look fuller and juicier.

4th Avoid refined foods that contain large amounts of carbohydrates, because it can lead to additional weight gain. Replace white sugar, white rice and white flour products with whole grains. The daily diet could include brown rice.

5th Replace regular milk with the skim milk, which is rich in calcium, not calories.

6th Choose cereal for breakfast. Eat them five days a week. With this routine you will eat more fiber and calcium and less fat than people who eat breakfast with bakery products and sweetened cereals.

7th Avoid meals in restaurants. People who frequently eat out, eat more calories and fat because they can not control the preparation of meals.

 


8th
 Try to eat slowly and put your fork or spoon on the plate after every meal. Sip water frequently and talk to your partner about how you spend the day.


 


9th Eat fruit instead of drinking fruit juices.Consumption of whole foods will fill you up longer than the juice. In addition, fruit juices contain lots of calories.

 

10th Green tea is one of the popular local preparations for weight loss. Drink three cups a day to fight with extra weight.

 

11th Each morning eat two red tomatoes, for a few months. This will limit the intake of calories during the day.

 

12th As soon as you get up from bed, drink a glass of warm water mixed with lemon juice and honey. This is a great drink for losing weight and melting fat.

 

13th Exercise is extremely important part of weight loss. Daily mild physical activity is mandatory if you do not have time for intensive interval training in the fitness center.




April 17th, 2011, 11:04:55 ugo

Interval training is used for decades to develop fitness skills of top athletes. Because of its advantages it is increasingly being used in the development of fitness and endurance for losing excess weight.

Interval training in fitness can be described as a type of training where you alternate intervals of high intensity with intervals of low intensity. This training brings the body into a state of increased stress, resulting in higher energy consumption during the workout and afterwards. Recovery after intense interval training can take a longer period of time in which the body consumes more energy than usual. The result is greater consumption of fat and losing weight much faster, and faster development of resistance because the body adapts to a higher stress.

To reap the benefits of interval training as a means for removing excess weight it is necessary to know how to perform it effectively and safely, and it can be done in many ways. Interval training can be directed to the change during the interval cardio training, such as changing shorter or longer intervals of running with intervals of walking. Also we can modify the intervals or the intervals of rest during a round with weights. As a very effective training in weight loss or increased endurance has become a popular HIIT training, ie, high intensity interval training and a TABATA. Such training after the warm-up alternates short intervals of maximum intensity with active rest intervals. What is the most effective form of training, it is difficult to say. So, here is a sample workout that combines several forms of interval training in one, for everyone. Cardio training will be used to raise aerobic endurance and activation of fat metabolism, and circuit training with weights to increase muscle mass in order to raise the level of active metabolism, and body shape.

 

Such training changes medium intensity cardio intervals with intervals of intense weight training, which gives a dynamic during training, and holds the frequency of the heart and increased calorie consumption during the entire workout. This training will run great transformational effects in your body which will increase your endurance and body shape, and increase energy consumption over a longer period of time after the training.Therefore it is advisable to run every other day to give the body enough time to recover. When combined with proper diet, it will definitely yield great results.

 



Health in a glass of water

It is very important to ensure adequate hydration, especially during the summer months and before any physical activity and after it.

How to get ripped fast!

-Maintain a good diet
-This muscles take some time to show
-Perform good ab exercises
-Do High Intensity Interval Training to burn fat

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