50 is the New 30: Longer Time for Physical Activity Needed to Prevent Weight Gain
50 is the new 30? Go check out Madonna’s bod.
If in the world of show business this refers to a female celeb’s age, then in the world of bodybuilding and fitness, this means more time for physical activity. Thus, if you want to keep yourself from gaining weight, you should allot more time to work out aside from what your routine says.
In a recent study at the American College of Sports Medicine, it is discovered that greater time given for exercise and workouts helps in preventing one from gaining weight, and as well assist him in losing the extra pounds he currently has on his body.
According to Dr. Joseph E. Donnelly of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, it is important that people are aware of the food they eat and how much do they move, as these factors help in making them understand how much they gain weight and how well can they lose it. Physical activity provides a great relationship with weight loss and achieving a great figure, and this is what most people tend to miss. By knowing these simple factors, you will then know where to start working on your weight and take on the steps on how to lose excess fats, and as well begin to achieve a leaner body.
In a position paper developed in 2001, the ACSM suggested that an obese/overweight person should allot around 150 minutes per week for regular, moderate-intensity physical workout in order to attain a better body; 200 to 300 minutes per week meanwhile was highly recommended to people who want to lose weight on a long-term basis.
Evidence also showed in more recent studies that 150-250 minutes of moderate intensity workout per week produces great results in preventing the onset of weight gain among adults, but it will only provide short-term effects. Greater amounts of physical activity meanwhile, i.e. 250 minutes or more per week produces better weight loss results. Adults suffering from being overweight may then be able to regulate their weight and lose more of their excess fats easier if they follow this routine for several weeks.
Time is definitely a great factor in helping one achieve a great body and lose all those unwanted body fat. There are no short cuts towards losing weight gracefully, and by allotting adequate time and attention to your body’s needs enables you to regulate your weight easily.
Contrary to popular belief, resistance training does not improve weight loss; it only boosts more fat-free mass in the body. Thus it is important to practice more intense workouts in order to lose weight, and consume more time for workout.
Aside from workout and the number of minutes for physical training, following the right diet also helps a lot in losing weight and achieving the body you’ve always wanted.
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