Instant reduction myth. No matter what commercial advertisement propose, the existence of instant reduction of weight is quite improbable. Fat loss in the body occurs through a sequence which relies upon genetics, steroid (hormone) and age mostly. Even though blubber is lost or acquired by the body, it appears that the last place to become lean or the fast place to gain fat is the midsection in male and a few female. On the other hand the last place to become lean or the fast places to gain fat are the hips in female and a few male. Some common physical and fitness exercises such as; sit-ups, rollers, push belts, etc. tend to work on the muscles which exist under the blubber or fat.
Another storage area for fat exists and this can be found in the abdominal muscles, the intestines and other body organs. This is what normally leads to a “big pot belly” which pushes the abdominal muscles and the adjacent fat outwards.
Lower Abdominal muscle Myth
Most physical experts believe that exercising of the lower abs occurs during activities such as leg raise and other hip flexing physical exercises. To give an opinion on the mechanics of a certain exercise based on where your muscle is mostly affected or fatigued will be very incorrect or rather misleading. The main muscle which is used during hip flexion is normally the lliopsas, which is one among many other hip flexors. The lliopsoas actually tends to spring up from deep down the Rectus Abdominis on its lower portion. When leg raise occurs abdominal muscles in its entirety tend to contract isometrically
The combined existence of localized muscle fatigue and working of the hip flexors lead to creation of fatigue in the area surrounding the pelvis which most people wrongly come to the conclusion that they are exercising the lower portion of the Rectus Abdominis.
More Repetitions Burn High Fat Myth
Working on lighter weights with high or more repetitions (15-20reps, 20-50reps) will not lead to the burning of more blubber or tone. It is actually better to use a heavier weight and apply moderate repetition (8-14reps). The type of training involving lifting weights normally uses carbohydrates immediately the ATP and CP reservoirs have depleted during the first few seconds of thorough contraction of the muscles. A typical set should last duration of 20-30 seconds. The requirements for an average healthy fit person is 20 to 40 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise with large muscle groups such as Quadriceps to burn about 50% fat. Oxygen is usually required during the burning process of fat.
The performance of a few more extra repetitions on a weight lifting exercise is not of utmost importance in burning the extra fat. It actually in effect leads to the burning of less fat. Less fat will be burned when you lift light weights with more repetitions when you compromise or overlook the intensity the exercise. The usual deterrent for attaining higher intensities during high repetition training sessions is the resulting burning sensation.
For people who wish to acquire fat loss for beauty purposes, the intensity of weight training can work for them and at the same time work against them. During the early stages of an exercise program, the increase in muscle mass may be more than decrease in fat. This will result in a small initial gain in weight. For a significant loss in fat a person needs to acquire a certain tolerance which encompasses great intensity and duration during exercise. A lighter weight with more repetition is more appropriate if the training exercise and nutrition program is inadequate for a significant fat loss.
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