Being in good health, not having a belly, being free of excess fat, having muscle mass, and six-packs are things many people desire. However, various factors in life often cause these intentions not to go as planned. The secret to good health and the path to a fit and firm body is somethingthat must start with ourselves.
Correctly Losing Weight
A good physique is one that is strong, has proportional muscles, and a bright face. Normally, men should not have over 28% fat, women not over 30%. Those in poor health are those who lose weight by fasting, because fasting for prolonged periods can worsen the metabolism. Losing weight is about losing fat, and it should be done alongside exercise, which should not be too intense.
Dealing with Excess Fat
Start by eating correctly. Simple principles such as reducing carbs in the evening can help significantly because it reduces the amount of carbohydrates that will turn into fat in the body. Reducing carbs in the evening is an easy method, as almost everything we eat contains carbohydrates. Reducing carbs for one meal, which is in the evening, the heaviest meal, can reduce carbs in the body by about 30%.
Six-Packs are Achievable
The key to building six-packs is 80% fat removal and 20% muscle strengthening of the abdomen. Those who want six-packs must do both weight and cardio exercises. For beginners who want six-packs, it is recommended to start with upper and lower back, thigh focusing heavily on Large Muscle Groups until fit and firm, then move to burn fat focusing on the abdomen with sit-ups and Abdominal Crunch exercises. Just 2 weeks, muscles will start to tighten and strengthen. After about 1 month, six-packs will be more visible. Burning fat can also be achieved through cycling, swimming, running, to remove fat and increase muscle size, including improving the metabolism.
Sports Medicine and Health
Sports Medicine is an approach that helps to dictate how people with various illnesses such as blood pressure and diabetes should exercise to increase insulin (or the diabetes handling component) in the body. Sports Medicine points out that if you are older, you should find time to do Weight Training because it stimulates hormones, stimulates insulin, and strengthens the body with increased muscle mass. As people age and have chronic diseases, they should exercise for at least 30 minutes a day and avoid certain exercises due to issues like herniated discs, spinal nerve compression.
The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals
Knowing what the body lacks, which vitamins are missing, and supplementing them, such as if you are trying to lose weight and exercise at the same time with the goal of reducing body fat, you should consume vitamins that help improve sugar metabolism such as Vitamin B2, B3, B12. Or, if you find you have too much fat in your body, select vitamins that help burn fat more effectively, recommended to take L-Carnitine, for example. For diabetic patients, it’s recommended to consume Chromium because it helps normalize sugar metabolism. Without Chromium, sugar metabolism will not function well, leaving excess sugar and making diabetes worse. People who can’t eat a balanced diet according to the correct nutritional guidelines need to find vitamin supplements.
