Okay-
Most of us just go every morning, jump on the tread mill and start running or walking at a constant speed for the next 20-30 mins. Then we jump on the cycle or cross trainer and do the same.
STOP! That is not the way if you want weight loss or endurance.
Your body will adjust and moreover your heart beat remains almost constant- so where is the 'CARDIO'-vascular work out.
For weightloss- the only way to go is interval training cardio. This is mostly advised by good health experts and all athletes and sportsman follow this.
Interval training means- stress out your body in intervals. So the next time you jump on a tread mill instead of a boring 20 min run/walk y dont u try this-
1) walk at speed 6 got a minute(just for warm up)
2) run at speed 9 for 1 minute
3) run at speed 12.5 for 1 minute
4) run/walk at speed 8.5 for 1.5 min
5) run at speed 14-15 for 1 to 1.5 min
repeat steps 2-5 for 20-30 mins. Now, I have mentioned the speeds according to my speed levels. adjust according to your fitness. If you are just starting you wont be able to run at 14-15 for 1.5 min, so reduce it accordingly.
Follow similar pattern on cycle or cross trainer.
This is the only way to go for cardio. Keep improving your speeds as you get fitter. This leads to more fat burn rather than running at constant speed, although machine may show same calorie loss.
Follow this and notice the diff.
Also- this maked your cardio interesting! you get to change speeds now and then. You wont know how those 25 mins go by.
weight training is also necessary for fat loss. More on that laterz. Queries? lemme know.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Good Sleep- Very important for fat loss
Most of us 20-30 yr old people do not pat attention to our sleep.
Believe me a good, sound and continuous 7-8 hr sleep is most essential if you are on a weight loss program. Why> many reasons. First, helps our body to digest the food we have eaten the day before. As many of you know, good digestion is foremost for weight loss and if you dont sleep properly your body will have digestion problems whether you feel them or not.
Secondly, sleep rejuvenates your body, muscles and hence metabolism. Not sleeping properly leads to tiredness which effects your metabolism and exercise schedule.
and thirdly, if you are following a good diet for weight loss- most fat burning will happen while you are sleeping. Yes that is true. Our body consumes calories while sleeping. Mostly for weight loss we go for a 5 small meal diet and dinner being light. It is during sleep that your body will require the extra calories and burn the fat.
sleep well and you feel energetic the next day.
So all of you, make sure you get a good 7-8 hr min sleep everyday. Preferable not at odd timing. and sleep atleast 2 hrs after you have dinner.
More tips to follow. Have any queries. post a comment or contact me.
Believe me a good, sound and continuous 7-8 hr sleep is most essential if you are on a weight loss program. Why> many reasons. First, helps our body to digest the food we have eaten the day before. As many of you know, good digestion is foremost for weight loss and if you dont sleep properly your body will have digestion problems whether you feel them or not.
Secondly, sleep rejuvenates your body, muscles and hence metabolism. Not sleeping properly leads to tiredness which effects your metabolism and exercise schedule.
and thirdly, if you are following a good diet for weight loss- most fat burning will happen while you are sleeping. Yes that is true. Our body consumes calories while sleeping. Mostly for weight loss we go for a 5 small meal diet and dinner being light. It is during sleep that your body will require the extra calories and burn the fat.
sleep well and you feel energetic the next day.
So all of you, make sure you get a good 7-8 hr min sleep everyday. Preferable not at odd timing. and sleep atleast 2 hrs after you have dinner.
More tips to follow. Have any queries. post a comment or contact me.
Hey There
Okay..to start with...Who am I? You can call me nd. I am just another 25 year old guy like most of you. Living in mumbai, India.
And y did I start this blog. To share my knowledge with all of you who want to shed those extra kilos and get a fitter lean body.
I have lost close to 25 Kgs in the past 7 months- and during this time I have tried anything and everything that people preach for weight loss. Believe me, the only thing that works is self belief.
YES YOU CAN! If I can...anyone can ;)
Most of us are confused on where to start, how to start and hence we never start.
I seriously wanted to help all you guys and girls out there who have tried to shed fat for some time now. You can post you questions and I will give the best advice I can.
It may sound arrogant but I know all tricks of the trade now.
If you want to start- just let me know your age/sex/weight and I will help you with your diet and exercise plan.
Most of the info you find on net is on European/US websites. Those techniques and diets don't work for us Indians you see. We are genetically different and eating habits are totally different.
All other weight loss programs you find in the marker, they may b good, but I tried none. More so, because i had the belief in me and I didn't wanna pay them a huge sum.
So guys lets start blogging, send in your queries. Post any things you want to suggest. I am also looking forward to learn from all of you.
Lets blog, help each other get fitter.
and last of all, don't be shy. YES YOU CAN!
And y did I start this blog. To share my knowledge with all of you who want to shed those extra kilos and get a fitter lean body.
I have lost close to 25 Kgs in the past 7 months- and during this time I have tried anything and everything that people preach for weight loss. Believe me, the only thing that works is self belief.
YES YOU CAN! If I can...anyone can ;)
Most of us are confused on where to start, how to start and hence we never start.
I seriously wanted to help all you guys and girls out there who have tried to shed fat for some time now. You can post you questions and I will give the best advice I can.
It may sound arrogant but I know all tricks of the trade now.
If you want to start- just let me know your age/sex/weight and I will help you with your diet and exercise plan.
Most of the info you find on net is on European/US websites. Those techniques and diets don't work for us Indians you see. We are genetically different and eating habits are totally different.
All other weight loss programs you find in the marker, they may b good, but I tried none. More so, because i had the belief in me and I didn't wanna pay them a huge sum.
So guys lets start blogging, send in your queries. Post any things you want to suggest. I am also looking forward to learn from all of you.
Lets blog, help each other get fitter.
and last of all, don't be shy. YES YOU CAN!
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