Overweight

The right physical activity to take off extra pounds

The overweight condition is extended to many sections of the population, especially those belonging to the most developed countries, where food is abundant and the lifestyle is more sedentary. The condition of being overweight, although not pathological, should not be neglected, however, since it constitutes a high risk to health.

A healthy body needs a minimum intake of fat for the correct functioning of the hormonal, reproductive and immune systems. The accumulation of too many lipid reserves can compromise movement and flexibility as well as altering the shape of the body. The body mass index (abbreviated BMI or BMI, from the English body mass index) is a biometric data, expressed as a ratio between weight and square of an individual's height and is used as an indicator of the state of weight.

The World Health Organization and nutritional medicine use tables to define terms from "thinness" to "obesity". Abdominal obesity raises the cardiovascular risk factor, while those of other types increase the structural danger (for example damage to the knees, back, ankles). At this point the question arises that everyone would like an answer to.

But do abdominal exercises really help you lose weight?

When you are overweight, the conformation of the abdominal muscles changes. Normally, in a thin person, the muscle fibers are perpendicular to each other. With a prominent belly, instead, the direction of the bands is diagonal. In this way, the abdominal press reverses its function and, each time it contracts, instead of exercising a containment function, it does the exact opposite. The more crunches are made, the worse the situation gets. crunch, quindi, più si peggiora la situazione.

The first piece of advice, therefore, is to avoid listening to those who promise miracles in a short time. If you are sedentary, look for activities that are easy to do and that give you satisfaction. For example, start by simply walking, cycling or attending an aqua gym course. Make physical activity a part of life, reorganizing your days and planning a workout at least 3/4 times a week. workout almeno 3/4 volte alla settimana.

When you have reached a certain regularity, start putting the method in place, rely on a professional who helps you, start using weights and use resistance bands. Begin with simple exercises, gradually increasing complexity without exaggerating and remember that steady continuity makes the difference.

Finally, a weight loss programme, be it short or long term, must be implemented together with a team of experts. During your stay, you will be monitored by anti-aging and sport experts.