I’m a strong believer that leading an active life benefits people in all aspects of their lives.
First of all, active people in good shape look better and, let's face it, this is an important asset when it comes to dating. Secondly, people who are active and look good tend to feel more confident, and are more likely to meet people and feel comfortable in social situations. Being active in different activities such as hiking, running clubs, and yoga gives you the opportunity to meet new people and allows you to take your mind off problems and improve your mood. Scientific studies have shown that regular exercise is an effective way of fighting depression. And, as most of you’ll agree, people with a positive attitude and outlook on life are more likable and tend to have a more attractive personality.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Fitness Mistakes to Avoid (Part 1)
We all want to be healthy and in good shape, but there are several common mistakes that people make in the quest for their fitness goal. I’ve seen countless people tried to get in shape but failed because they fell into these traps. So here are the most common misconceptions you need to avoid:
First of all, doing thousands of crunches is not going to burn the fat around your midsection. Do overweight people who eat and chew a lot have skinny faces just because they’re using facial muscles all day long? No, they don’t. Exercises such as weight training, cardio, and good nutrition will help you burn fat. However, the fat burning process in not a targeted process. In other words, you cannot specify where you want to shed body fat first. That is a natural process that varies from person to person. It's good to know that where you gain fat last is typically where you’ll lose fat first. For example, if you tend to gain fat in your belly first before your back, then you will lose the fat in your back first before losing fat in your belly.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t do crunches. Crunches are effective in building a strong core, so we should incorporate them in our workouts. Just remember the fat-loss formula: weight training, cardio, good nutrition (smart calories diet), and rest.
First of all, doing thousands of crunches is not going to burn the fat around your midsection. Do overweight people who eat and chew a lot have skinny faces just because they’re using facial muscles all day long? No, they don’t. Exercises such as weight training, cardio, and good nutrition will help you burn fat. However, the fat burning process in not a targeted process. In other words, you cannot specify where you want to shed body fat first. That is a natural process that varies from person to person. It's good to know that where you gain fat last is typically where you’ll lose fat first. For example, if you tend to gain fat in your belly first before your back, then you will lose the fat in your back first before losing fat in your belly.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t do crunches. Crunches are effective in building a strong core, so we should incorporate them in our workouts. Just remember the fat-loss formula: weight training, cardio, good nutrition (smart calories diet), and rest.
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