Belly Fat or the extra weight around your mid-section can cause more heart issues than any other area of the body. A study conducted in January of '08 concluded that fat located around the stomach increases inflammation and atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. This in turn can increase the chance of stroke or heart attack.
Of course, exercise and sensible eating are well known for long term health, but this study has indicated that fat around the belly can be even more damaging than weight around the hips or legs.
If you stare at your body in the mirror and say "This is the year of getting healthy and fit" then it is time to take action! Men and women alike review their current body and evaluate their lifestyle and level of fitness only to succumb to the notion that they are out of shape. New fangled diets are unleashed upon the airwaves, health club memberships soar and you are stuck in the middle looking for the silver bullet to health and well being. Are you looking for sustainable fitness?
As humans, we are always looking for the quick fix to whatever we desire, and unfortunately, this is an area where instant gratification does not apply. Try as you might, you need to put down the hot dog and beer and pick up the jump rope or jogging shoes and get out there.
Sensible eating and moderate exercise are the true combination to assist in losing weight and becoming more fit and healthy. The true solution to the blob in the mirror is lifestyle change. Your desire to change your eating habits and focus on physical activity is crucial to your long term success and goals.
So, if now is the time to pick up a new lease in life, increase your stamina and decrease your level of fat and sugar intake, then by all means look to develop a plan around your goals and objectives. Before starting any new program, get a physical and discuss your desire with your doctor. They will give you guidance and pot you in the right direction based on the results of your physical. Then begin to plan out a strategy that starts with slow changes in eating and exercise habits.
As you begin to re-program yourself, your lifestyle will begin to change in the direction you want to go and you will succeed.
3 Ab based tools to get rid of Belly Fat!
1. Roman Chair - A standard tool for working the abs and lower back. Most can be fully adjusted to support different angles to suport prpgressinve levels. The Roma Chair is a simple design that allows you to target the areas in the mid-section for the ultimate six pack or flat stomach.
2. Ab Roller - A single 9 inch wheel between two handles provides the user with a single fluid motion that stretches the abs as you extend your body facedown. Reverse the motion back into a kneeling postion to compelte the cycle. Several repitions a day will allow you to see results in a fairly short period of time.
3. Twist Board - This circular board creates a simple twisting motion while standing. Each movement back and forth stretches the ab muscles horizontally. Working with a ball or resistance bamds at the same time provide additional motion for flexibility and balance.
3 Steps to long term Health and Wellness
Health and wellness is not a quick walk around the track after a stop at your local burger joint. It is a long term plan and strategy that you define and execute consistently. Sensible eating and moderate exercise are the true combination to assist in losing weight and becoming more fit and healthy.
So, if now is the time to pick up a new lease in life, increase your stamina and decrease your level of fat and sugar intake, then by all means look to develop a plan around your goals and objectives. Here are 3 steps to get started:
1. Before starting any new program, get a physical and discuss your desire with your doctor. They will give you guidance and point you in the right direction based on the results of your physical and long term goals. Ask about recommendations around nutrition, and your current physical state to determine if the activities you might enjoy are feasible.
2. Before you decide to change your eating habits, document all the foods you eat over a week or two. This will help you set a baseline of your current dietary habits and choices. Once you see what you have been consuming, determine the areas you might want to address first, like sugar or fat intake.
3. Develop a plan around the type of food and exercise choices you are willing to make initially. Keep it simple and reasonable in the type of change you are willing to make in the beginning.
If you start to make small changes with gradual adjustments, you are more likely to stick with your program. If you try to make drastic changes all at once, your willingness to continue will be less successful because you will feel that it is too difficult and abandon your plan.
