2 convenient locations
We are located in the same building as Advanced Physical Therapy, to the right
(Lower Level of Terradyne Country Club)
Now open Saturdays
With a lot of patients, or clients interested in strength programming, I frequently get asked what the
best exercise(s) is for losing fat at X, Y, or Z is. Take stubborn belly fat for example… the answer has to be crunches right?? No? No. Planks then?? Ehhh, nope.
Unfortunately, theres a lot at play when it comes to where our body chooses to store its fat… but the one thing we do know is unless you can afford the surgery, we don’t get to choose where its stored! For women lipids are usually stored around the tummy, thighs and lateral arms and for men its our belly’s (mainly the sides) and glutes but everyone’s a little different.
So when it comes to that stubborn fat there is no set of exercises to do to specifically lose fat in an area, so instead let’s think a little bigger picture… If our goal is to lose fat, the one rule we must keep in mind is we have to BURN more calories than we BRING in - expend more calories than we eat as excess calories get converted into that stubborn fat.
The best way to do this is through exercise… specifically resistance training though cardiovascular is fantastic as well. When we resistance train we build muscle and thus “tone” our bodies so while we can’t decide where the fat goes in our bodies we can certainly tone the muscles underneath so they’re
ready when the fat burns! In comparison to fat, muscle burns about 30 more calories a day for every 10 pounds of it… so more muscle = more calories burned = less fat stored.
Another great way is SPONTANEOUS activity. Surprise your body from time to time and break your norms. Going on brisk walks, doing body weight exercises periodically (no broken sweat needed), or getting outside to do a hobby you love all burn more calories than just sitting around and lead to a
happier you.
Lastly, drink more water! We recommend half your body weight in ounces.. I’m 200 pounds so I shoot for 100 ounces a day. Drinking 8 cups of water (64 oz’s) alone burns around 100 calories a day. So take away! Don’t hyper-focus on stubborn areas. Move daily, drink water, and enjoy being active to help make it that much easier to burn that stubborn fat.
Email: office@advancedchiroict.com
We are located in the same building as Advanced Physical Therapy, to the right
West Office Hours:
Monday- 8am-11:30; 2pm-6pm
Tuesday- 2pm-6pm
Wednesday- 8am-11:30; 2pm-6pm
Thursday- 2pm-6pm
Friday- 8am-11:30; 2pm-6pm
Terradyne Hours:
Tuesday- 8am- 12pm
Thursday- 8am- 12pm
Saturday- 8am- 12pm
We accept most major insurances