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. Being obese or overweight is a huge problem, and society is generally looking for quick fixes to address these problems. Research has clearly shown a link between degenerative disease and a lack of exercise and poor diet.
Hope isn’t lost. Given the right diet and training program, our body is an amazing machine that can completely change itself. The best exercises to lose fat are our focus this time.
What makes an exercise the best?
The best exercise is the one that engages in the most amount of muscle. This would include pull ups, bench press, squats and leg press. A person can completely reshape their body by engaging large muscle groups like legs and the back. One thing I notice at the gym is that people tend to focus on their arms, shoulders, and other small muscle groups, and this is a common mistake.
The key to fat loss is adding more muscle to your frame. The more muscle you have the faster your metabolism. The less muscle you have the slower your metabolism. Without weight training, a person’s muscle mass starts to decline after 25 years of age, according to research. As we age, this decline is the primary cause of fat. Why? Simply because your metabolism is slower because you have less muscle. 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. You’ll be stimulating large muscle groups by performing exercises like Pull ups and Squats. The legs and back muscles are about 60% of our muscle mass. You will cause an increase in muscle and your metabolism because you’ll be stimulating larger muscle groups by focusing on these groups. This fact is true for both men and women. Women need to perform strength training more than men. This is because compared to men, women has less muscle and testosterone. Women have a harder time losing body fat because of these. When men lift weights, because of extra testosterone they have a greater ability to gain muscle.
Because of the difference in metabolism between men and woman, it is critical that woman lift weights. running, as well as Pilates and Yoga. 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.
I would advise using a combination of weight training and cardio to attain the best results. As for weight training, learn the 4 basic exercises listed above. Visit the “exercise tips” section of my website to learn how to do these exercises, if you’re not familiar with them. 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. Your body won’t have much reason to add muscle if you fall short of the point of exhaustion.
Four Basic Movements
When putting together an exercise program for yourself, I would advise 1 to 2 sets maximum for each exercise. The ones that I’ve listed are:
- 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. More sets aren’t better, simply put. It’s best to get to the point of exhaustion with less sets. Please go to the “health article” section on my website, if the research interests you.
Diet and Nutrition
Of course even the best workout won’t help you lose fat if you haven’t optimized your diet. On my website I have a free grocery list and sample meals. The most important aspect to eating healthy is eating 5 times a day and have lots of fruits and veggies in your diet. Vegetables and fruits have extra fiber that act as appetite suppressant and they provide lots of nutrients, so they’re a lot better than fat loss supplements.
Summary
These methods will stimulate the production of more hormones for muscle toning and fat burning, as well as help you enhance metabolic rate, burn more calories, and increase muscle. 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!
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Shawn Phillips
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