Determining your Body Type

Before embarking in an elaborate workout plan, it is important to know your body type. Most people already have a vague clue of the category in which they would fall. Factors such as easily taking on weight or difficulty in bulking up are good giveaways.

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However, to be on the safe side, it is important to counter check that information. Here are the 3 main body types that people generally fall into. Keep in mind that you might fall in between those types, and that would be perfectly normal.

Ectomorph

These are usually thin individuals with long limbs and small joints. They are often blessed with a rather weird quality which makes it easy for them to lose fat. Naturally ectomorphs will require less cardio to get in shape.  However, gaining muscle is hard for ectomorphs. Some even have have to abandon cardio training to concentrate on strength to stand any chance of bulking up.

Mesomorph

Mesomorphs are naturally muscular and tend to gain muscles, as well as lose fat, easily. No wonder this is considered as the most lucky body type. Since they already have a natural balance, mesomorphs may alternate cardio and strength to achieve desired body shaping results.

Endomorph

Endomorphs are characterised by their wide clavicles and blocky look. They gain fat easily and have a harder time losing them. This means that endomorphs need to do quite a bit of cardio before seeing any fat loss. As for bulking up, it will only be possible if the cardio sessions are continued.

Steady Cardio Versus Interval Training

Article by Blythe Flake

There are different ways to do cardio workouts. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Put simply, it often boils down to what you want as end goal. The difference between the two main types of cardio workouts are explained below.

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Steady-state cardio

This is the traditional way of doing cardio. You do a repetitive action for a prolonged period, over a steady pace. One example would be running at a steady speed for 30 to 60 minutes. The advantage here is that the runner is running at a comfortable pace, meaning that the same workout can be done every week for years. The disadvantage is that it is not as effective as it can be, especially in the long run. Doing something at a steady pace means your muscles will adapt so as to burn less calories.

Interval training

Interval training is a more effective approach to cardio. It requires the cardio exercise to be done with more vigour, at the expense of rest times in between. One example would be to sprint for 30 seconds and rest for 3 minutes, for a total time span of 30 to 60 minutes. The advantage here is that the workout is more efficient. By fluctuating the workouts, your muscles have a hard time adapting and end up burning calories every time the workout is repeated. The disadvantage here is the recovery time. Interval training is much more straining, especially for the joints. This makes interval training quite tricky to keep up with.

How To Burn More Fat & Calories For Women Who Want Effortless Weight Loss

womenfatburnerAre you mystified and confused by the concept of fat burning and how to get your body to burn more fat while you sleep?

First understand that the health principles of getting your body to burn fat, verses burning carbohydrates, as its primary source of energy is scientifically valid.

We all are born with a body that burns fat naturally, but through poor diet, stress and a ‘go hard or go home’ exercise mentality we transform to a unhealthy sugar burning state.

 

There are 7 exceptional good health reasons to transform your body into a fat burning machine!

1. Effortless Weight Loss
2. Easy Appetite Control
3. More Energy
4. Improved Sleep Recovery (sleep less, rest more)
5. Better Quality of Thinking
6. Calm Mood Control
7. Increased Sexual Response

The big mystery is how to achieve a fat burning metabolism?

For most women the answer is a fat burner supplement.

Unfortunately the truth about fat burning is buried under the media hype of Ephedra and other stimulant-like supplements.

Not to mention the considerable differences between men and women’s fat metabolism – something that no one seems to talk about!

That is why a weight loss program like Diet.com is so powerful – it looks not only at gender but also personality differences. You can take a  Free fat burning assessment on their website.
Understanding how women differ in how they burn fat during exercise and rest is the key to solving the puzzle of fat burners.

Watch Out for Weight-Loss Scams

Article written by Family health advices

Weight-Loss ScamsWeight loss myths are the easiest scam to fall into. Who isn’t Looking for a quick and easy way to lose weight?

You’re not alone and the marketers lying in wait to feed you product after program after pill!

An estimated 50 million Americans will go on diets this year. And while some will succeed in taking the weight off, very few–perhaps 5 percent–will manage to keep all of it off in the long run.

One reason for the low success rate is that many people look for quick and easy solutions to their weight problems.

They find it hard to believe in this age of scientific innovations and medical miracles that an effortless weight-loss method doesn’t exist.

So they succumb to quick-fix claims like:

 

“Eat All You Want and Still Lose Weight!”

“Melt Fat Away While You Sleep!”

Some natural products like  hoodia and green tea can help but not one thing alone is going to create the miracle.

And they invest their hopes (and their money) in all manner of pills, potions, gadgets, and programs that hold the promise of a slimmer, happier future.

The weight-loss business is a booming industry. Americans spend an estimated $30 billion a year on all types of diet programs and products, including diet foods and drinks.

Trying to sort out all of the competing claims–often misleading, unproven, or just plain false–can be confusing and costly.