Posts Tagged ‘fat burning’
This Unique Spice Beats Abdominal Fat
Monday, February 8th, 2010By Mike Geary, CNS, CPT
OK, this spice that I’m going to mention is one of the most overlooked, but healthiest spices in the world…
You might even call it a “fat burning spice”… in a roundabout way.
And yes, it can actually help you win the battle against abdominal fat if you use it daily…I’ll explain why.
Here are some other benefits of this miracle spice:
- Controls blood sugar levels
- Helps maintain insulin sensitivity
- A very powerful antioxidant
- May have antibacterial and antifungal properties
- And dozens of other benefits
So what is this miracle spice?
Well… it’s good old tasty Cinnamon!
Although cinnamon does not directly increase fat burning (such as by increasing metabolic rate, etc), it CAN actually help you to burn off abdominal fat and get leaner through an indirect link.
Here’s how…
Although cinnamon has dozens of health benefits, the main benefit that will help you to get leaner is through it’s strong effect on controlling blood sugar levels in your body.
In a study published in 2003 in the medical journal Diabetes Care, groups were split into people taking 1, 3, or 6 grams of cinnamon per day in capsule form (the equivalent of approx 1/4th to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon).
The results of the study showed that all 3 amounts of cinnamon reduced fasting blood glucose levels by 18-29% after 40 days.
Cinnamon can also increase insulin sensitivity, which essentially means that it is helping your body to control blood sugar while simultaneously allowing your body to produce less insulin.
As you know, chronically high insulin levels can make your body pack on the blubber.
How to harness this to lose more fat…
One possible way to benefit from cinnamon to lose more fat is to use cinnamon daily in your meals when you can, such as in yogurt or cottage cheese, in smoothies, oatmeal, or anything else you can think of where it would go well.
Also, you could use a cinnamon capsule before each of your meals.
This could help to control blood sugar and insulin response from your meals and thereby control your appetite and cravings throughout the day… hence, helping you to lose body fat more effectively over time.
So now you can see that not only is cinnamon a powerful antioxidant that can help you stay youthful longer, it can also help you to control blood sugar and get a leaner body!
About the Author: Certified Nutrition Specialist and Personal Trainer Mike Geary, author of the internationally best-selling e-book The Truth about Six Pack Abs, is a contributing author to Muscle & Fitness & Oxygen magazines and is regularly featured on fitness websites around the world. Mike specializes in body fat reduction strategies and functional strength and power training. To learn more about his innovative training strategies and the latest nutrition tips, check out his website at TruthAboutAbs.com.
[Editor’s Comments: Cinnamon is a popular spice in our house! I use it regularly on applesauce, cottage cheese, oatmeal and in my protein drinks. My wife puts it in pancakes and waffles...and she just started taking a cinnamon supplement.
If you want to discover over a dozen more unique foods, spices, and weird styles of workouts that help to burn your abdominal fat faster, just click on the link below:
Click here =>> Truth About Abs
Please be sure to consult your doctor before adding any new foods or spices to your nutrition plan if you are taking any medications or have food allergies.]
Required Legal Disclaimer: some of the links mentioned within this post or posts they lead to are my affiliate links and I get compensated for recommending those products. However I NEVER recommend something I don’t believe in and welcome your questions and feedback.
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5 Unique Fat Burning Tips
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
I was just reviewing a big file of all the new exercise, diet, and research proven fat burning tips I wrote down for 2009, and I wanted to share 5 BIGGIES that can help you get more results AND make your awesome workers even better..
So here we go:
#5 – Recent research shows shuttle-running is tougher than running intervals in a straight line…
…so if you want to burn fat faster than ever, make sure you incorporate old-school shuttle runs (i.e. classic suicide type drills) into your fat burning interval programs.
#4 – Use a food log.
“According to Men’s Health (Feb 2009, p 38), keeping a food log helped subjects lose 3.5 more pounds than subjects that didn’t keep the log.”
#3 – Hit a personal best in each workout.
This is an oldie, but a goodie. There are a few reasons you need to do this:
a) First of all, everyone loves progress, and if you can achieve a personal record in each workout (i.e. could be # of pushups, plank time, etc.), then you will feel a HUGE sense of accomplishment.
b) More personal bests = more results. Plain and simple.
c) You will get addicted to the workouts, and always want to come back for more attempts at breaking records.
#2 – Get a trainer or join a bootcamp.
“According to Men’s Health magazine, (Dec, 2009), beginners who work with trainers get more results than beginners who workout by themselves”. Guaranteed.
#1 – Read a motivational quote every morning.
I promise you that it will elevate your motivation and inspire you to reach your fat loss goals.
About the Author: Learn about the “Dark Side of Cardio” in the free report from Craig Ballantyne at www.TurbulenceTraining.com. Craig is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and his trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com.
[Editor’s Comments: Those are 5 unique tips to help you lose fat. Craig also wanted to share the following motivational quote you can read tomorrow morning:
"Be loud and proud of the healthy changes you are making in your life. There are many more folks secretly wishing someone will take charge and be a healthy role model for them. It might not happen overnight, but if you continue to lead by healthy example - without preaching or being condescending - you can build an entourage that will help you reach the next level."
- Craig Ballantyne
I am doing what I can to lead a healthy lifestyle...including eating right and exercising regularly. For some great fat burning workouts, just click the link below to try out the Turbulence Training Fat Loss System RISK FREE for only $4.95 for the next 21 days:
Click here =>> Turbulence Training Risk Free Trial Offer
This is a terrific offer and costs less than my favorite coffee drink at Starbucks...a Grande Caramel Macchiato...plus it's a heck of a lot better for you!]
Required Legal Disclaimer: some of the links mentioned within this post or posts they lead to are my affiliate links and I get compensated for recommending those products. However I NEVER recommend something I don’t believe in and welcome your questions and feedback.
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Top 5 Holiday Fat Burning Gifts
Thursday, December 24th, 2009By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
With Christmas gift buying at a frenzy and New Year’s Resolutions right around the corner, I wanted to share my “Top 5″ fat burning gift suggestions for the Holiday Season.
It doesn’t matter if you’re buying for someone or if you want to know the best fitness gifts to ask for, these are the 5 best fitness present suggestions:
#5 – A Kettlebell
With a kettlebell, you can burn calories, do intervals, work your abs, build strength, and completely sculpt your body. Beginner women should start with a 12-18 pound kettlebell while beginner men can start with an 18 or 35 pound bell.
#4 – A blender to create delicious blender drinks and meals
For about $60-$100 you can get a machine to blend up fruits, veggies, nuts, protein powder, and seeds to create a nutrient dense complete meal to overcome busy mornings or to create the perfect snack or dessert. Once you get started “blending your nutrition”, you’ll be amazed at what you can create.
#3 – A Gymboss Timer
This little timer allows you to set two different intervals and will alert you when each interval is up. It’s a cheap – $20 – tool that will help you organize your workouts and maximize your results.
#2 – A Stability Ball
The stability ball is one of the most versatile fitness tools, and it allows you to exercise your abs and back of your legs better than any bodyweight only exercises.
#1 – The Turbulence Training Fat Loss System
With Turbulence Training for Fat Loss you can lose fat and sculpt your body in the comfort of your own home, without doing long, slow, boring cardio. It is a proven, guaranteed program that will help you lose belly fat and get a lean, hard, flat stomach.
So those are the 5 best fitness presents you can give – or receive – this year.
Happy Holidays!
About the Author: Learn about the “Dark Side of Cardio” in the free report from Craig Ballantyne at www.TurbulenceTraining.com. Craig is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and his trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com.
[Editor’s Comments: If you're like me, you still have some last minute Christmas shopping to do. Heck...I even buy a few presents every year after Christmas is well over.
It's kind of a running joke in my family. My nieces and nephew always look forward to their "Christmas in July" because that is typically when I send their gifts.
So if you are still doing some shopping, Craig has a few excellent choices this year.
The Gymboss Interval Timer is a very cool little tool that is a must have when doing interval training. I got tired of using the timer on the microwave, so I picked-up one of these and I love it.
Turbulence Training is the #1 home workout and perfect for your New Year's fat loss program... especially if you hate going to busy gyms. Plus, you can even try out Turbulence Training for less than the price of a giant, fancy coffee at Starbucks. Just click the link below to try out the Turbulence Training Fat Loss System RISK FREE for only $4.95 for the next 21 days:
Click here =>> Turbulence Training Risk Free Trial Offer
Kettlebell workouts are becoming extremely popular. I haven't tried them...yet...but if do them now or someone buys you one for Christmas, check out the kettlebell workouts at the link below:
Click here =>> TT Kettlebell Workouts
Stability balls are great for abdominal workouts...my favorites are stability ball rollouts and jackknives.
And, last but not least, we couldn't live without our "little" blender...the Magic Bullet. I didn't want one, but my wife bought it anyway. Now I don't know what I would do without it. It is easily the most convenient blender I have ever used for mixing up protein shakes, smoothies, etc. Best of all...the cups are dishwasher safe!
Wishing you happy shopping and much fat burning success over the holidays!]
Required Legal Disclaimer: some of the links mentioned within this post or posts they lead to are my affiliate links and I get compensated for recommending those products. However I NEVER recommend something I don’t believe in and welcome your questions and feedback.
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