4 myths that do not allow you to lose weight

There are various reasons why people do not achieve their weight loss , such as eating a diet rich in fat, sedentary lifestyle or lack of perseverance to acquire and maintain healthy lifestyle habits. However, there are 4 myths that in "theory" make you lose weight, but it is not. Sport Life magazine reveals them to you:

 

Myth 1. Do you burn more fat if you exercise on an empty stomach?
Training on an empty stomach is not a good lifestyle habit. Several studies have shown that physical work done with the stomach without food is not beneficial for burning a greater amount of fat, compared to those who exercise one or two hours after eating some food

 

Myth 2. Do you burn the same number of calories if you walk or run 1 kilometer at a certain speed?
According to the experts at Sport Life , running a kilometer can burn up to 30% more calories than walking; It all depends on the intensity and speed with which you do it. The reason is that running requires more physical effort as you have to lift your weight off the ground with every step you take. All your muscles work and you need more energy

 

Myth 3. Is walking slowly for an hour good exercise?
Walking slowly (approximately 5 kilometers per hour) is very healthy, because it regulates your blood sugar levels; it reduces stress and your blood pressure stays stable. If what you are looking for is to lose weight and you are not used to exercise, this is an excellent option to achieve it, but little by little you must increase your speed, to continue burning more calories

 

Myth 4. Does fat turn into muscle?

Fat and muscle are different tissues; they cannot be transformed from one to the other, but sometimes you can get confused, because from the age of 30 you begin to lose muscle mass, if you do not exercise. The explanation is that the fat usually appears in places where there was firm and toned muscle before, but you can eliminate the fat, by performing cardiovascular exercise and building muscle with resistance exercise (weights).

 

Remember that the key is to have a balanced diet and exercise , at least for 60 minutes, if you want to lose weight and seek advice from health experts to achieve the desired goals.

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