Tip : Use 15/15 Kettlebell Cardio To Shed The Fat

If you have a moderately light kettlebell, then 15/15 kettlebell cardio is an excellent way to bust out of a treadmill or stairmaster rut and burn some fat. Here’s how it works…

You will be performing kettlebell snatches. Start with your right arm and do as many quality snatches as you can in 15 seconds. The goal is to get at least 7 reps. After this 15 second set, rest for 15 seconds, and then repeat this pattern. Continue on until you can no longer perform a minimum of 7 reps per set using good form.

If you are able to perform 9 reps per set then you may want to consider increasing the kettlebell weight. Start slow if you have to, even if it means only 2 minutes of cardio. Build slowly over time until you are able to perform 20 to 25 minute sessions.

Give this a try and let us know what you think.

Tip : – Avoid Unhealthy Diet Soda And Drink Water Instead

Even though diet soda contains zero calories, it is still not a very healthy choice. The ingredients in a typical can of diet soda includes:

• Aspartame
• Phosphoric acid
• Potassium benzoate
• Caramel color

Aspartame is arguable the most unhealthy food additive there is. It is an excitotoxin, meaning it has the potential to overstimulate and damage the brain. Phosphoric acid is a chemical that erodes tooth enamel. Potassium benzoate combines with vitamin C and sodium in the body to create benzene, which has been linked to several major health issues including aggravation of ADHD, and an amplification of asthma symptoms.

Lastly we have caramel color. While this chemical seems rather harmless, it features 4-methylimidazole which has been shown to increase cancer in mice.

So next time you’re thirsty, pass on the diet soda and have some water.

How much diet soda do you drink per day? Has this article convinced you to switch to water?

Tip : If You Want Six Pack Abs, Keep Your Metabolism Moving

So you have decided that you want 6 pack abs and are ready to work hard to get them. But did you know that you also need to keep nutrition in check if you want to get a 6 pack? Abs are built in the gym, but revealed by diet. It is not just about doing ab work, and only ab work. Here are a few suggestions that can help you get the 6 pack you crave.

1. Get moving. Do some cardio. The only way you are going to burn fat is to get moving. Cardio exercises will allow you to burn the fat so when you do build your 6 pack, you are able to show them off.
2. Eat whole grains. When you eat whole grains, you are able to change the responses that insulin and glucose have on your body. This will make it easier for your body to burn fat.
3. Keep your metabolism going. You can do this by eating every 3 to 4 hours. This will allow your body to burn calories at a more consistent rate, thus burning more calories for the day.
4. Eat breakfast. When you skip breakfast, you are setting yourself up for eating a bigger lunch. Breakfast can be as simple as eating a yogurt, breakfast bar, or a bowl of cereal.

Using these tips can help you get the 6 pack abs that you are desperate to show off at the beach.

Tip : Eat Foods That Will Help You Feel Full

You are what you eat. So make no mistake about it, when you gorge on candy bars and chips you will gain weight. But there are foods that will help fight the fat gain. They are surprisingly satisfying, and far healthier than their junk food alternatives.

Including these foods in your diet will help you to feel more satisfied, making it easier to lose weight.

• Greek Yogurt – Greek Yogurt has more protein in it than other yogurts. This will in turn fill you up longer, as protein takes longer to digest and creates greater satiety.
• Hot Peppers – Hot peppers are full of capsaicin, which speed up the metabolism for a short while after you eat them.
• Grapefruit – This fruit is full of soluble fiber, which takes longer to digest, keeping you fuller, longer.
• Berries – Full of water and fiber, berries will keep you full for quite a while. And since they are sweet, they will satisfy your cravings for sweet foods.
• Eggs – It has been proven that eating eggs for breakfast will keep you fuller longer throughout your day.
• Oatmeal – Oatmeal is full of fiber, so it will keep you fuller longer.
• Soups made with broth – Hot broth soups are great because you have to eat them slowly, and they have a base of water, so they will give you fewer calories. If eaten before a meal, you may end up eating fewer calories during the meal.
• Skim Milk – Skim milk is a great fat-fighting choice. It is full of protein, which will fill you up and leave you feeling satisfied.

Eating or drinking these foods will allow you to fend off hunger, making it easier for you to get off the weight gain roller-coaster.

Tip : Trying To Lose Weight? Don’t Forget Proper Water Intake

Drinking water can help you lose weight. Most people think that only exercise and diet play a role in weight loss, but proper water intake is a requirement as well.

Water can help make you feel full, and it also works to flush out toxins from your body. You may also feel an increased desire to eat when your body is really just thirsty. So the next time hunger strikes you, make sure to gulp down a large glass of water first before hitting the kitchen.

Ice cold water is the best, because your body has to burn extra calories to digest it. And if you are currently working out, your body will sweat, so you will need to replace that water so your body can run effectively.

So how much water should you be drinking? Common wisdom says that you should drink 8 cups of water a day. This rule works for some of us, however, water intake does depend on how much you weigh, as well as what type of climate that you live in. If you live in a hot climate, you will want to drink more water. And if you exercise more, then you will need to take this into consideration as well and replace the water that you are sweating out.

You can also use the rule that you need to drink half an ounce of water for every pound that you weigh. So if you weigh 150 pounds, aim for 75 ounces of water daily. Keep in mind that you can include food in this count as well, since many foods, such as watermelon and lettuce, are full of water.

How much water do you drink per day? Let us know in the comments section below.

Tip : Add Variety To Your Workout With Kettlebells

Adding kettlebells to your workouts is a great way to spice up your gym time. With kettlebells you can train for any goal – fat loss, strength and size and increasing your muscle endurance.

Another benefit of kettlebells is that they do not take up much room and are very portable. You are able to workout anywhere at any time. Here are some more benefits to using kettlebells:

• Combines cardio and strength training in one. You essentially kill two birds with one stone. Adding kettlebells to your workout will allow your muscles to work hard while also picking up your heart rate.
• Get rid of weight. Shed unwanted pounds using kettlebells. Kettlebell work is very intense and can be used as a form of HIIT cardio.
• Whole body exercise movements. Your entire body will get a workout when doing a kettlebell routine.
• Lower injury rates. Kettlebells strengthen your joints, ligaments and tendons. By doing so you reduce your overall chance of injury.
• Easy to learn. Anyone can do kettlebell exercises. They are easy and fun to learn, and can be used at any fitness level.

Have you tried kettlebells? Let us know what you think of them in the comments section below.

Tip : When Trying To Lose Weight, Fix Diet Before Adding Cardio

Looking to lose weight? Don’t rush out and hit the Stairmaster or treadmill just yet. Without a smart diet plan it really won’t matter at all how much cardio you do each day.

Far too often dieters make the mistake of turning to cardio as a “cure-all.” The problem with this is simple: one mile of treadmill walking only burns 100 calories. You would need to stay on the treadmill for an entire hour just to burn off one donut. Cardio is simply not an efficient fat loss method.

Before you rush off to the gym, make sure you develop and test a good diet plan. Spend a few weeks zeroing in your eating, reducing calories as needed so that you are losing weight each week without cardio. Then, with the weight already coming off, add in 3-4 cardio sessions per week.

Have you made the mistake of relying on cardio alone for weight loss? Let us know in the comments section below.