What Are The BEST Exercises To LOSE FAT?
This question is one of the most common questions I get at dinner parties and social events. We are an overweight society that is looking for quick fixes as the answer to all of our problems – and being overweight or obese is a HUGE problem. Poor diet and lack of exercise is closely linked to degenerative disease, as shown by research.
There is hope. Our body is an amazing machine and can completely change itself given the right training program and diet. The best exercises to lose fat are our focus this time.
What makes an exercise the best?
Exercise that engage the most number of muscles are the best ones. This would include pull ups, bench press, squats and leg press. By engaging in large muscle groups like back and legs, a person can completely reshape their body. One of the common mistakes that I see at the gym is the fact that people have a tendency to focus on small muscle groups like shoulders and arms.
Adding more muscle to your frame is the key to fat loss. Your metabolism is faster the more muscle you have. The less muscle you have the slower your metabolism. Research shows that without weight training, after 25 years of age a person’s muscle mass will begin to decline. As we age, this decline is the primary cause of fat. Why? Simple because the less muscle you have the slower your metabolism. Therefore, as we get older we eat approximately the same calories but yet have less muscle or a slower metabolism. Now, the best exercises to lose fat is our focus here. By performing exercise like Squats and Pull ups, you will be stimulating large muscle groups. Of our muscle mass, the back and leg muscles make up about 60%. By focusing on these groups, you will be stimulating the larger muscle groups causing an increase in muscle thereby increasing your metabolism. This fact is true for both men and women. It is just as important for a woman to perform strength training compared to a man. The reason is that woman has a lot less muscle and testosterone compared to man. This is one of the primary reasons why woman have a harder time losing body fat. Because of extra testosterone, men have a greater ability to gain muscle when they lift weights.
It is critical for women to lift weights because of the difference in metabolism between sexes. One of the common trends among females is that woman will pursue other modalities such as Yoga, Pilates, or running While there are benefits to each modality listed, the best way to increase metabolism and muscle is to lift weights. Research has proven that this time-tested method is the best way to increase muscle mass and metabolism.
To attain the best results, I would recommend a combination of cardio and weight training. As for weight training, learn the 4 basic exercises listed above. If you are not familiar with them, please go to my website to learn how to do these exercises – go to “exercise tips”. Make sure that you exercise until you’re so exhausted that you can’t list another rep anymore. The point of exhaustion is what stimulates muscles to grow. If you fall short of the point of exhaustion your body does not have much of a reason to add muscle.
4 Basic Movements
I would advice 1 to 2 sets maximum for each exercise when you put together an exercise program for yourself. This should include:
- Leg Press
- Squat
- Pull Up
- Bench Press (Bar Bell or Dumbbell)
For a long time in the fitness industry, the more is better approach was pursued by most in the fitness experts. Research shows that to see maximum results, you only have to do one set per exercise. Simply put, more sets are not better. What is better is to perform “less sets” and to make sure that you go to the point of exhaustion. Please go to the “health article” section on my website, if the research interests you.
Nutrition and Diet
Of course, if you haven’t optimized your diet, you won’t lose fat, even with the best workout. On my website I have a free grocery list and sample meals. Having lots of vegetables and fruits in your diet and eating 5 times a day is the most important aspect to eating healthy. Fruits and veggies are better than fat loss supplements because they provide lots of nutrients and the extra fiber can act as an appetite suppressant.
Case in Point
These methods will help you to burn more calories, increase muscle, enhance metabolic rate, and will stimulate the production of more fat burning and muscle toning hormones. Of course, to achieve your fitness goals, there is more involved. You need to consistently challenge yourself during workouts and take control of your eating habits. In your pursuit of a healthier and leaner body, the best of luck!
If you want to get in shape and your goal has to do with losing weight then guarantee your success by working with a fitness expert who can show you the ropes and guide you to success.
I’d love to team up with you – together we will transform your body!
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Shawn Phillips
Fitness Expert
www.perfectbodyinc.com
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