Facts & Fictions

FACTS &FICTIONS

FACTS:

A: WEIGHT = BONE + WATER + FAT + MUSCLE ( water weight is the retention of water due to lack of water consumption and increased sodium.

B: WEIGHT LOSS = The manipulation of fat, water and muscle. ( Bone will always remain constant)

C: 3500 Calories = 1 lb. of body fat Calories = A unit for measuring heat especially when measuring the energy produced by food when oxidized in the body. Empty calories are calories which have no nutritional value and is stored as fat. Nutritional calories feed the body Protein, Carbohydrates, Essential Fats and Mineral and Vitamin compositions.

D: A person wishing to reduce body fat must do the following: 1. Reduce fat grams and empty calories in daily diet. 2. Exercise at their Target Heart Rate of 70 - 85% for at least 25-40 min. 3. Speed up their metabolism by eating smaller portions and increasing meals to 4-5 times daily.

E: Fat is burned holistically.

F: Muscle weighs more than fat.

G: Fat ratios differ in men vs. women.

H: Muscle toning and building are achieved according to the amount of weight , reps and sets performed.

FICTIONS:

A: Fat turns into muscle and muscle turns into fat.

B: Fat can be lost by concentration on a particular area of the body.

C: All calories have the same value

D: Weight Loss = reduction in inches

E: Fad diets last long

F: Starving helps safely reduce body fat levels.

CARDIO AND WEIGHT TRAINING FACTS CARDIOVASCULAR FACTS:

A: Strengthens the heart.

B: Should be done at ones Target Heart Rate. THR = 220 - age x 70 & 85%

C: It takes at least 25 min. of constant motion at ones Target Heart Rate to get minimum benefit.

D: Cardio can be done daily with little risk of injury to muscles when done properly.

E: Burns fat holistically as well as reduces inches, some cardio have great toning effects as well.

F: Promotes healthy water weight reduction.

WEIGHT TRAINING FACTS:

A: Weight training, can tone muscles through numerous repetitions at a low weight per set. Example: 5 lb. 12-15 reps 3 sets.

B: Weight training can build muscles through lesser repetitions and more weight per set. Example" 35 lb at 6-8 reps and 3 sets.

C: Weight training speeds up the metabolism for increased weight loss.

HERBAL FACTS:

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