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Think carbs are the enemy? Fitness trainer shares a reality check and reveals: ‘Body needs carbs to burn fat…’

Think carbs are the enemy? Fitness trainer shares a reality check and reveals: ‘Body needs carbs to burn fat…’

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Do you frequently skip carbs, thinking they are a big dietary villain holding you back from your weight loss? It is easy to sideline carbs, especially when you are focused on meeting your daily protein intake. But here’s the catch- carbs are also an essential macronutrient, and removing them from your diet can have unintended consequences. ALSO READ: Fitness coach shares 7 things you do after workout that are killing your gains: ‘Chugging protein shake with zero carbs’ Carbs help support weight loss goals when done with strategy. (Shutterstock) Fitness trainer Bobby addressed this common mistake and debunked carb-related myths in his Instagram post on March 10, sharing which carb sources are good, which ones to avoid, and how to include carbs properly in your diet. Common misconception Carbs are villanised, and there are several misconceptions around them, the biggest being that carbs impede burning fat. But the fitness trainer shared an important reality check. “Your body needs carbs to burn fat efficiently.” This means you have been believing the wrong thing all along. And …

Want a flat tummy? Fitness coach shares 1 exercise routine you need to do every week to lose belly fat | Health

Want a flat tummy? Fitness coach shares 1 exercise routine you need to do every week to lose belly fat | Health

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Getting rid of belly fat can be tough. However, if you make certain changes to your routine, go on a healthy diet, and add exercises that target your belly area to your workout regimen, then it may be possible. In a video shared on Instagram on March 16, fitness coach Patrick Hong shared the one exercise you can do every week to reduce belly fat. He said, “Forget endless crunches, ladies; here’s a workout that actually works and is super easy to follow.” Fitness coach shares the one exercise you should do every week to lose belly fat. (Shutterstock) Also Read | Nutritionist says ‘eat these 4 foods if you want to heal your gut and make it healthier’: Coffee to… Reduce belly fat with this 1 exercise Often, when we search for exercises to target belly fat, crunches come up as the number 1 suggestion. However, in the video, Patrick suggested people drop crunches if they have been doing it with zero results and instead do weighted squats. He captioned the clip, “STOP doing …

Does the time of day you choose to exercise impact health?

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Does the time of day you choose to exercise impact your health? To answer these questions, researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, released the findings in a new study published last week. The results suggest that undertaking most of your physical activity in the evening could offer significant health benefits, especially for people living with obesity.  The study, which tracked 30,000 people over nearly 8 years, found that those who engaged in the majority of their aerobic moderate to vigorous exercise between 6pm and midnight had the lowest risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease. Dr Jagadish J Hiremath, public health expert based in Bangalore, says, “Evening physical activity can significantly enhance health outcomes, especially in managing obesity and cardiovascular health.”  This timing exploits the body’s natural physiological state at the end of the day when metabolism begins to slow. Engaging in activity during this period, he states, can maintain a heightened metabolic rate, extend the body’s period of increased energy expenditure, and more efficiently utilise glucose, which can otherwise elevate blood sugar levels …