TEN MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT SHARP BELLY
There are several myths when it comes to the struggle to achieve the definition of the abdominal muscles. To get the so dreamed abs, however, much more is needed than believing in legends or fancy recipes.
Know what are the main myths and truth about the healed belly.
- DOES EXERCISE IN THE MORNING BURN MORE FAT?
MYTH – It doesn’t matter if it’s morning or afternoon or evening, exercise always favors calorie burning. However, some people are more willing at a certain time of day. If it is in the morning, she will burn more calories, as she will exercise at a higher intensity.
- BEER GIVES BELLY?
MYTH – If consumed in moderation (2 cans for men and 1 can for women) it will not cause the deposition of adipose tissue in the abdominal region. But if consumed in excess, in addition to several other problems of excess alcoholic beverages, it may increase body fat. Great care must also be taken with appetizers consumed along with beer.
- IS IT BETTER TO CUT CARBOHYDRATES TO LOSE WEIGHT?
MYTH – The body needs carbohydrates. However, it is necessary to control the amount consumed so as not to exceed individual needs. When we cut the carbohydrate in the diet, our reserve (glycogen in the muscle and liver) is zeroed out, with the loss of water that causes an abrupt reduction in weight.
- DOES THE BODY ONLY BURN FAT AFTER 30 MINUTES OF EXERCISE?
TRUTH – For the predominant use of fats as energetic substrates in the exercise, a longer duration of exercise is necessary, since short or high-intensity activities predominantly use carbohydrates. It is worth remembering, however, that a mix of fuels is always used to perform the physical task.
- IS ABDOMEN FAT THE MOST DANGEROUS FAT?
TRUTH – Abdominal fat is more related to insulin resistance and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, health professionals warn the patient about the accumulation of fat in this region.
- DOES APPLE VINEGAR HELP TO REDUCE FAT AND THIN YOUR SILHOUETTE?
MYTH – There are no scientific articles with adequate methodology to prove this benefit.
- DO COMPRESSOR BELTS HELP YOU LOSE BELLY?
MYTH – They only help reduce measurements by compressing fat, but do not reduce the amount of abdominal fat.
- DOING LONG PERIODS OF FASTING HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?
MYTH – On the contrary. The body understands fasting as a food deprivation and this can lead to a reduction in the basal metabolism rate, that is, the expenditure of calories at rest. Thus, weight gain can be even greater in the long term, in addition to increasing hunger at the next meal, which is not recommended.
- DOES EXERCISE IN FASTING MAKE FAT LOSS POTENTIAL?
MYTH – It is totally contraindicated to start a fasting physical activity. This measure greatly increases the risk of fainting. To burn fat, the body needs components from carbohydrates, a kind of essential fuel before tasks.
- DO ABDOMINAL WORKOUTS FINISH YOUR BELLY?
MYTH – The main cause of the belly is the increase in fat located in the waist region. Promoting muscle strengthening helps, but most times it doesn’t eliminate the problem.
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