Search
Recommended Sites
Related Links






   

Informative Articles

The RIGHT combination of diet exercise for maximum weight loss
Put simply, your resting metabolic rate is the minimum number of calories your body needs to survive if you sleep in bed all day. Your body needs energy for hundreds of bodily functions such as breathing, keeping the brain functioning and any...

Rowing Machines: Are They for You?
Rowing machines offer one of the best aerobic fitness workouts. A workout on a rowing machine or rowing ergometer achieves two things: a cardiovascular and muscle workout. If you are keen on developing your cardiovascular systems, but also your...

Maximum Cardio Part I
Copyright 2005 Jeremy Likness Cardiovascular exercise is an important component of general health. While certain people may require different amounts and types of cardio, everyone should engage in at least a little cardiovascular activity each...

How to Prevent High Blood Pressure!
No doubt, there are number of treatments and medicines available for the treatment of high blood pressure. But as it is said, "Precaution is better than cure". So, we must consider this saying and follow the recommended rules in order to prevent...

Home Is Where The Gym Is - Tips For Setting Up Your Home Gym
Call them fitness centers, health clubs or whatever terminology you choose, they have come a long way in the past decade. Some are glamorous and high tech; some are comfortable and low-key. There would seem to be an atmosphere for everyone. But in...

 
Ways to reduce body fat

Question : MY BMI is 32kg/m2, which falls in the obese group. Lately, I went on a strict diet where I tried to reduce my carbohydrate intake. I also go jogging at least three times a week. However, my weight has still not gone down. Please advise.

Answer : THE basic problem in weight gain is caused by an abnormal biochemistry due to a diet of excess refined carbohydrates and saturated fats and reduction in activity level when reaching adulthood.

The normal answer to this question is usually to eat low-calorie food, have a high-fibre diet and exercise more. Practise steady and non-stop aerobic exercises for not less than 12-20 minutes as they can change the biochemical level of carbohydrates and fat metabolism and stimulate the endocrine system to burn more fat. The types of exercises needed are those performed in aerobic exercise classes, fast walking, jogging and cycling.

You may incorporate L-Carnitine in your daily diet. It is an amino acid derivative that transports fatty acids into the mitochondria (powerhouse of cells) where they are rapidly burned and transformed into energy. Additionally, L-Carnitine prevents accumulation of fat in various parts of body, thus reducing excessive body fat. It also boosts exercise endurance by increasing energy production.

For a synergistic effect, increase the intake of lecithin. The main constituent of lecithin, phosphatidyl choline, has the ability to break down the fatty deposits in the bloodstream.

About the author:

www.medical-explorer.com