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One of the reasons why many people want to have a flat belly and toned stomach muscles is because it improves their physical appearance. This, no doubt, is a big motivating factor for you to get moving. However, toned abs are not just physically desirable but also rank high health-wise.
Abdominal or visceral fat is the accumulation of fat in the abdominal cavity. It fills space between internal organs. Visceral fat comes with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Many people have belly fat. Some people have the tendency of accumulating fat in the abdominal area faster than other body parts. To bust belly fat, you need to have targeted exercises in your Fitness Training program.
Often, it might happen during sit-ups or crunches that you have some difficulty, so you leave out that training routine, hence almost ignoring this body part. That should not be the case. Why carry around excess weight when it is not only tarnishing your physical appearance but is also harmful for your health!
Here are some tips to employ in your ongoing battle against abdominal fat:
Eat fibrous food
You need to get a balanced diet even to lose weight in a normal, healthy way. However, fibrous food is your best aid in this area, as it makes you feel fuller more quickly. Oatmeal cereal at breakfast will keep you feeling full longer than a bagel and it will save you lot of calories.
It takes time to get there
By doing abdominal exercises, you won’t immediately start losing abdominal fat. You will first start losing fat from all over the body, says Ken Alan Spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. The areas where we gain fat the fastest are the last ones to get in shape, so don’t fret.
Don’t let go of strength training and aerobic exercises
Each has its own benefits. With strength training, you can build a lean body and muscles. This increases your metabolism rate, which is good as you will be burning more calories even at a lower level of physical activity.
You can also include aerobic exercises in your routine. A research by Duke University Medical Center finds that aerobic exercise is more efficient and effective than Corporate Fitness training. Duke exercise physiologist Michael Winter says resistance training is helpful in increasing lean body mass. However, for overweight people, aerobic exercises may be a better choice as it burns more calories.
