WHY DO WOMEN HAVE TO EXERCISE WITH WEIGHTS?

Training with weights. Ideal exercise for a strong and well-shaped body. The benefits of this kind of exercise are the following:

burn fat 

enhance metabolism 

strengthen bones

 good for your heart

relieves joint pain 

improves mood 

 body becomes firmer

Women are afraid of exercising with weights and prefer aerobic because they think it would increase extremely their muscle mass. This is a myth because the hormones of women do not assist to increase the muscle mass at the same levels as men do. Testosterone is the basic hormone witch is nesessery for muscle mass. Τhe hormones of women is estrogen and progesterone, which plays a role in fluid retention and increase fat in the body.

 

 

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

9 MAGIC FOODS THAT BURN FAT

1. Salmon

Is rich in omega-3 (Ω-3) fatty acids that are essencial for the breakdown of fat.

2. Yoghurt

So as egg an yoghurt is rich in protein and is effective to lose weigh. Protein stays more in the stomach while the body burns more calories in digesting proteins than carbohydrates

3. Eggs

An egg has 75 kcals and 7 gr protein. Also is rich in vitamin B12 which contributes in the fast decomposition of fat. This could be a great breakfast with a little wholemeal bread.

4.Cinnamon

Stabilizes blood sugar and this could limit the appetite especially in people with type 2 diabetes. Add cinnamon to your coffee or tea to get the feeling of sweetness.

5. Hot peppers

Have capsaicin which increases metabolism and helps in weigh loss.

6. Green tea

Is suitable for burning abdominal fat. Contains catechins, which enhances the metabolism.

7. Vinegar

Burns fat and gives nice taste in our salad with no calories.

8. Nuts

Rich in proteins, fiber, good fat for our heart. Can appease hunger directly. Is a perfect snack when we are outside the house. The moderate consumpion of walnuts can improve cholesterol levels.

9. Coffee

Activates metabolism and fat burning. We should prefere black coffee because with added sugar or milk and cream we have a full meal with many calories and fat.


Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist