How to Avoid the Winter Weight Gain
We all know what winter means: the days are getting shorter and the weather is turning sour, so you tend to spend more and more time indoors. This means your activity levels also drop off, which not only affects your mood but can also have a devastating effect on your waistline.
................................................................................The spot reduction myth
Probably the oldest myth in the fitness industry is the idea of spot reduction. This concept centres around the idea of trying to lose fat from a particular body part by doing a specific exercise, for example sit-ups to lose your tummy fat.
................................................................................Contraceptives without the kilos
Many women complain of bloating and weight gain when using hormone-based contraceptives. We look at how you can protect yourself from pregnancy without piling on the pounds.
Today’s woman has more contraceptive choices than ever before. However, it’s important to remember that every person is affected differently by every birth control option – especially when it comes to the hormone based varieties.
Can Muscle Turn To Fat?
So, what really happens when you stop exercising? We’ve all heard it said many-a time that “…muscle turns to fat…” the instant we dump the dumbbell. True? Nonsense!
................................................................................What Is Metabolism?
The dictionary defines metabolism as the sum of all biochemical processes involved in life, or the sustaining of life.
In application concerning our health, metabolism is related to the intake and use of food. In reference to the case in point it is our ability to utilise our food to the fullest extent.
Right now, the greatest results in raising our metabolism come from exercise and building our muscle mass, while reducing our body fat. Adding more muscle to the body, in turn causes us to burn more calories, and this helps to elevate our metabolic rate.
