Scientifically Proven Ways to Burn More Fat in 2018
Fitness is extremely important when you’re looking to audition as a professional cheerleader. Being fit in pro cheerleading means having a low body fat percentage, but not “skeleton” skinny. If you’re dead serious about getting lean this year, there are certain things you should add to your personal fitness training. These scientifically-proven hacks will rev up your metabolism and help you avoid storing more fat than you should. Keep reading.
Cut out refined sugar.
It’s no secret that sugar has detrimental effects on your weight. If you’re still struggling to burn more fat now, you might want to check your sugar consumption from the kind of foods you eat. But exactly how does sugar sabotage your weight loss efforts? Here’s the explanation: Sugar itself isn’t bad. An excess of it, is. Instead of bringing sugar into your cells for energy, it gets stored as fat.
A simple way to lose fat faster (without wearing yourself out with workouts) is to consume less sugar. Hidden sugar is usually found in packaged foods. Strive to prepare your meals and pick natural sources of carbohydrates instead - apples, pears, grapefruit, and oranges.
Eat whole grains for breakfast.
Many experts claim that a healthy breakfast helps speed up weight loss. Breakfast should account for 25-30% of your daily calorie consumption, so the right choices create a huge difference in your body.
Start your day with whole grains. Here are some examples of whole grains that fight fat: Whole oats, brown rice, barley, and quinoa. Whole grains contain large amounts of fiber. Fiber is slow to digest. The effect is that you’ll feel fuller for longer periods of time. This makes it easier for you to control your cravings and portion sizes. Fiber also promotes a healthy distribution of fat so it doesn’t accumulate in your belly.
Engage in HIIT workouts.
HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. As the name suggests, HIIT consists of workouts that intense so that you reach 80% to 95% of your maximum heart rate. These intense movements are then followed by periods of rest.
HIIT workouts are extremely effective in burning fat compared to regular workouts. They’re more exhaustive but consume only small amounts of time. You’ll be able to squeeze HIIT into your day. 15 minutes of HIIT twice a week allow you to achieve progress already.
Do these three simple beginner HIIT workouts by Alex Orlov in as little as 10 minutes.
Go for a light walk after a meal.
Do you feel sluggish after eating lunch at work or school? This may be a good excuse to take a nap. Talking a light walk after a meal, especially a big one helps in digestion. It’s also a smart way to burn the calories you consumed and feel lighter afterward.
So instead of sitting, take a stroll. 15-20 minutes do wonders for weight loss. Avoid eating foods that force you to stop walking. These are high-fat foods like bacon and caffeinated beverages that cause stomach discomfort.
Reduce your stress.
We put a lot of emphasis on losing weight through physical activity. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it (and in fact, physical activity is a great driver of fat loss), we need to realize other factors that undermine your weight loss journey. One of them is stress.
In my previous article on the ways sugar affects your looks, I explained how stressful situations increase your likelihood to indulge in unhealthy food choices. Cortisol, the stress hormone, leads to a decrease in muscle mass and can be the reason why your body burns fewer calories.
Here are two steps to move the scale down faster: First, identify things that trigger stress in your life. Second, engage in proper stress management techniques. Treat yourself out to a relaxing massage. Focus on solutions instead of the issue at hand. Change your scenery. Get a good night’s sleep.
Join a group fitness class near you.
Whether you should join a class or engage in solo training depends on you. However, to get a feel of exercising in large groups, as what takes place in professional cheerleading, we recommend that you surround yourself with fitness enthusiasts. Being in fitness groups increases your sense of accountability. It challenges you to be better especially when you see others’ progress. Also, it teaches you proper form.
Here at Pro Cheer Life, we offer online fitness classes you can take at the comfort of your home. These are great options when you miss out on your actual classes or would rather stay indoors during the weekend.
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