Cardiovascular Exercises and Nutrition
Cardiovascular Exercises
Even if you train very hard, the results may not be very visible. If you want them to really show, you must control your energy balance. To reduce your body fat percentage, you have to burn more calories than you consume. The best way to do this is to do aerobic exercises, such as running, cycling, or steps 3 to 5 days a week, in sessions of 30 to 45 minutes. Once a week, try to include a speed session. If you run 5 kilometers or more, at least three times a week (for at least three or four months), you will be preparing to do ascent exercises.
Nutrition
An important part of losing body fat is having a proper diet. For better results, you should opt for complex carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, and lean meats. Limit your intake of sweets, fatty foods, and alcohol. If you want to lose a significant percentage of fat, try to achieve a dietary balance of 50% protein, 40% carbohydrates, and 10% fat. To stimulate metabolism, have five or six meals a day, evenly spaced throughout the day. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day. If you include aerobic exercises in your training program, you will need to drink more water. A small tip: if your urine is not clear, or is slightly yellow, it means you are dehydrated.
Cardiovascular exercise and proper nutrition are essential for achieving better results.
Beginners / Intermediate
| Exercises |
Sets | Repetitions |
|---|---|---|
| Squats | 3 | 15,12,10 |
| Lateral tensor lift | 3 | 15,12,10 |
| Scissors in motion | 3 | 15,12,10 |
| Romanian deadlifts | 3 | 15,12,10 |
Advanced
| Exercises |
Sets | Repetitions |
|---|---|---|
| Squats | 4 | 12,10,8,6 |
| Lateral tensor lift | 4 | 12,10,8,6 |
| Scissors in motion | 4 | 12,10,8,6 |
| Romanian deadlifts | 4 | 12,10,8,6 |
