Becoming a Healthier You in Louisville This Summer

Most of us want to be healthier this summer and lose a few pounds to look better in that bathing suit. Here are just a few tips for you to get in shape quickly for the beach or that vacation in Louisville. Okay, let’s get started…

Tip # 1 – Keep Yourself Hydrated!

Basically it’s shocking how much you can enhance your fat metabolism by drinking ample water and staying hydrated. Some people totally dismiss the effect that being hydrated and drinking enough water has when it comes to reducing fat and also on their overall health in general. More than seventy percent of the processes that take place in your body take water and things like organs can’t perform optimally without ample water.

In case you missed it, your metabolism of fat IS directly affected by how well hydrated your body is. Sources differ on how much a person should consume on a day-to-day basis. Be that as it may, we recommend to try to drink at least four cups or more on a day-to-day basis.  By the way, juice and tea don’t count. Obviously they have water - they often are going to have sugar and other ingredients that actually limit the amount that is absorbed and used.

Tip # 2  - Loose Excess Body

The majority of people start an exercise program to lose weight and it’s incredible the number of people who add on more body fat later that day or the next. So, our first goal should be to stop storing new body fat. An easy way to do this is to eat small, balanced meals or snacks every two to three hours. There are numerous reasons why eating frequently enhances your metabolism and also impedes the storing of additional body fat.

Actually, the longer the time in between eating, the slower the rate at which your body burns fuel to conserve energy – this is called the starvation mechanism. Don’t forget that feeding often will train your body to use fat for energy since it’s used to getting fuel on a regular basis. Moreover, your body will not have to store as much fat because it doesn’t have to wonder when the next feeding will be. Conditioning your body in this manner will decrease the likely hood for you to consume too many calories at any one feeding and the body to store new body fat since it doesn’t have to be concerned with going for a long period of time without food.

Tip # 3 – Short, Mini Workout Sessions

Most people don't need to exercise for many long hours that often and nor do you. Who really has time for 3 to 5 exercise sessions per week for hours on end since I know you’re busy as most people are.

Just remember that quick, small workouts are just as effective and very often even more effective than your normal style workout sessions if done progressively. How is that, the reason is because these quick, mini workouts can be done each day or even numerous times per day and this elevates your metabolism more frequently.

Not to mention, just ten to fifteen minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular exercise everyday will increase blood flow and circulation, burn some extra calories, and most importantly give you that little boost.

One other reason is quick, mini workouts are more convenient and practical for the majority of people. Here are only a few ideas:

1. Run upstairs and walk back down – then do that again and again for 5 or so minutes and you'll be tired. Additionally, you'll totally raise your metabolism and increase blood flow and circulation which will make you feel great!

2. Complete 10 minutes of calisthenics such as jumping jacks, kick butts, high knees, jog in place, mountain climbers, etc.

3. Do a quick 10 minute power walk and walk nearly as fast as you can and over time try to increase your distance and/or speed.
 

Tip # 4 – Progressive Workouts are a MUST!

Conditioning progressively with strength training is probably one of the most essential forms of exercise you can do. Plus, this principle applies to all forms of exercise and fitness. When it comes to talking about transforming the body, elevating metabolism, and burning off that excess body fat, you have to ensure that almost all of your sessions are progressive in nature.

Use this as a starting point: one to three sets per exercise, as many reps as possible in good form on each set, perform slow controlled reps to maximize muscle involvement, change exercises frequently, etc. Supply the body a reason to change, to do this you have to supply a stimulus or reason for the body to make improvements. Remember, just because you go to the gym and do strength training a few times a week doesn’t mean anything. The number of sets and reps doesn't matter, what matters is that the muscles and systems are subjected to a greater than stress than what the muscles are used to.

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