It is a fact that most people who exercise wants to lose fat in their bodies. Unfortunately, the things you see and read in the media such as the TV ads, magazines, newspaper and internet do not reflect the truth about fat loss. As a Perth personal trainer, I get so many people who work out in health clubs asking me for my opinion about the weight loss pills, exercise contraption, new exercise techniques and weight loss protein shake that they saw in the media. In general, most of them do not work or are just short termed fixes. For people aiming to lose fat, I suggest following a fat loss formula that keeps things simple and yet effective. In the long term, it’s healthier, more sustainable and you lose fat. The fat loss formula should compose of five metabolism boosting strategies.
Strategy #1 High Intensity Interval Training
Based on some of the latest research, performing high intensity cardio workout is far more effective in banishing the fat in the tummy as well as reducing the overall body fat level than the recommended “fat burning zone” cardio which is achieved at low intensity. The beauty of the high intensity interval training is that it requires much shorter time duration to get you the result. Why is that so? It is proposed that this method of cardio forces the body to use more fat at rest.
Strategy #2 Weight Training
Although weight training does not contribute directly to fat loss, it is certainly overlooked strategy for fat loss. Weight trainig helps preserve and build lean muscle mass that will contribute to increasing the metabolism of the body. With higher metabolism, the body becomes efficient at burning fat.
Strategy #3 Eat Every 3 4 Hours a Day
Plan to eat every 3 4 hours and up to 6 meals a day to increase the thermic effect of burning the food in our body. With increased thermic effects, the metabolism would be enhanced further which is important in fat loss. Furthermore, there are many studies that found people who eat more meals lose more weight than those who eat fewer meals. Be sure that your meals are healthy with good amount of wholesome food.
Strategy #4 Eat More Vegetables and Fruits
Very often, most people will find that their diet very lacking in fibers which is essential in controlling the sugar level in the body. When too much sugar being used, the body will not be using enough fat and as result there will be more fat storage. Aim to have at least 5 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits per day.
Strategy #5 Eat Lean Protein
With exercise, there is bound to micro damage to the muscle due to the strain imposed on the tissue. And having protein helped repair the damaged muscles so that they will heal and boost your metabolism. Be sure to choose the lean meat and avoid the processed meat which is higher in fat level.
Author Resource:
T C Lee has a successful Nedlands personal training business in Perth with specialty in fat loss and muscle toning. To claim your one-week TRIAL to his boot camp in Perth, visit http://www.perth-women-bootcamp.com.au
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