Everything You Need To Know About Belly Fat Reduction

by Chris Bossert

Strength and Conditioning Specialist 

90-Second Fitness Atlanta

Before we get into the "details" of all the training techniques and dietary strategies for losing belly fat and getting those six pack abs, I want to show you the #1 reason why most people fail to ever achieve this goal.

The # 1 reason for failure to achieve their fitness goal in most people is the general procrastination, laziness, and poor mental attitude about what they BELIEVE they can actually achieve.

Just to clarify, the #2 reason for failure at fat loss & achieving their dream body is ineffective training routines along with poor dietary habits. The reason I put mental attitude and beliefs in front of the actual details of training/nutrition for weight loss is because your mental status is the true starting point for success in anything. 

Sooo, belly fat reduction: What is it?

Belly fat reduction is, quite simply, the idea that belly fat loss is site-specific.

In other words, proponents of belly fat spot reduction believe you can target specific spots on your body to lose fat. More often than not, the methods include:

Take, for example, the fat on your abdomen. Advocates of spot reduction often claim ab targeting exercises/techniques (such as crunches, sit-ups, planks, fat-burner belts, etc.) burn fat specifically around the abdominals falls into the exact same category of spot reduction. 

Spot Reduction: Does It Work?

haha.

no.

negative.

Plain and simple, you can't pick and choose where you want to lose fat.

Want to lose fat in your upper arms?

Triceps extensions ain't gonna cut it/

Want your thighs to lean out?

The baby maker machine isn't gonna do very much.

Need concrete evidence? Take a look at This study from the National Center for Biotechnology Information

Still not convinced? Check this out.

Well...WHAT THE HECK!? Than how do I get more toned?

1) You can't pick & choose where you lose fat. Assuming your training and nutrition are in check, your body (ie: genetics) will decide where you lose fat and in what order.

Don't like it? Too bad...that just how we work.

2) You need to maintain a caloric deficit. If you want to lose fat you need to make sure you're eating appropriate amounts that actually facilitate fat loss.  

3) You need to strength train. You know that toned look everyone's after nowadays? Welp...if you don't do at least SOME TYPE OF STRENGTH TRAINING, odds are you aren't going to achieve it.

Contrary to popular belief...

I promise. 

4) There is No Quick-Fix. Pills, vibration belts, useless supplements simple don't work (they just waste time and money). 

THE FINAL VERDICT

Spot Reduction is complete BS AND IS. NOT. REAL.

Granted, if new and emerging research comes out saying otherwise I'll be the first to change my opinion. But based on the current body of evidence, both experimental and anecdotal, it's a marketing scam.

That's it. 

Now all you football fans travel safe and have a great Labor Day weekend!!! 

Weight Loss: Cardio vs. Strength Training

This may be one of the most common questions personal trainers get. What will help me lose weight best? Cardio or Strength Training. Well, the answer depends on what you mean by "lose weight." If you are in an epic battle with your scale, cardio is the way to go. If you want to appear steamy in those yoga pants, though, it's time to embrace strength training.

Minute per minute, cardio simply burns more calories than strength training. This explains why cardio exercisers lose more weight in less time than strength trainers, according to a recent Duke University study. 

With this said, cardio still doesn't do much for your muscles. Case in point: In one Penn State study, dieters lost 21 pounds whether they performed cardio or strength training. But for the cardio group, six of those pounds came from muscles, while the lifters lost almost pure fat-and probably fit into their skinny jeans better because of it. 

Why? Strength training is the number-one way to build more muscle. And for every three pounds of muscle you gain, you can expect to burn an extra 120 calories a day without moving a single one of those muscles. 

This doesn't mean you should skip out on cardio. Do what you love to do. This is the bottom line. If you like to walk, walk. If you enjoy swimming, swim. A fitness plan that includes both cardio and strength training is THE BEST SOLUTION!

Have a great weekend : )

Lazy People Fitness

You would be surprised to know that I never get a lazy person to train with me. Actually only intelligent motivated people with cool personalities ever look to see why I would advertise for lazy people. The ones that don't get it or who get mad I don't want to train anyways because THEY ARE NO FUN and we would never get along. What kind of training is this?

This is training for people who live CRAZY busy lives. I mean no time to take a gasp of air let alone find time to exercise during their insanely hectic day. So how do we address this issue. We go to you. We help dig people out of the rubble of the hustle and bustle and we can help them put their health back on track! Does that sound rewarding? IT IS!! You get fun workout that only lasts 15 minutes and has been proven by hundreds of medical studies to WORK. When we see our clients get results, which happens immediately, IT IS VERY EXCITING!

Don't worry if you have little exercise experience, because we train you to learn everything you need to know. You just have to be eager and teachable. Singles or Married Young or Old...doesn't matter because this workout works for EVERYBODY. My workout offers security because it is 100% guaranteed to give you results. PERIOD!

No more making excuses about gym fees because I don't come with a gym. I come to you. No more wasting time commuting to the gym because I come to you. No more worrying about people staring at you because we workout in the privacy of your home or office. If you're interested contact me today! You cannot find this service anywhere else and the schedule is filling up quickly!!!

We serve throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area.

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