Friday, July 30, 2010

Most Frequently Asked Questions on Diet and Exercise

Most Frequently Asked Questions on Diet and Exercise

By: Grace Soong

How do I lose weight?



Too much food coupled with inactivity will result in weight gain. However, telling someone to eat right and exercise more to lose weight might be an oversimplification of the process, because there are other factors to consider such as gender, food intake, taking certain medications or fitness level. Just remember that small changes can result in greater transformations.


Diets that severely cut calories might work in the short term. Once you meet your weight loss goal, the pounds quickly come back. Eat sensibly and combine this with 45-60 minutes of an exercise program 3-4 days per week.



Is diet less important than exercise?



Diet plays a greater role in any fitness goal. Not enough food intake and you will see little or no results from your workouts. On the other hand, too much food intake will neutralize any gains (or losses) from your exercise routines.



How do I get rid of my gut?



Exercising to reduce a specific part of your body is a myth. Fat is stored all over your body with the largest concentration of fat around the hip and abdominal area. Unfortunately, we don’t get to select where the fat will be discharged first no matter how much you exercise that part. A combination of a sensible diet and a balanced exercise program will eventually decrease the size of your gut.



Do you recommend that I exercise every day?



No. Rarely do I endorse exercising more than five times a week. Rest and recovery are just as important as working out. However, I encourage my clients to increase their physical activity with activities they like to do such as hiking with friends, dancing and biking.


When is the best time of the day to exercise?




Grace Soong is the owner of Xtreme Health Club in Rochester and a personal trainer in Rochester, NY. Article Submission by Article Submission Express


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