Ending your summer body preparation soon? Consistency may not be the only thing you need. Struggling with belly fat while sitting hours at your work desk might not be the best way to go about it. Tamannaah Bhatia‘s fitness trainer, Siddhartha Singh, shared some tips on social media.
Using simple tactics and making small changes to your regime will have you drop kilos and break that fitness rut. Revealing why most workouts fail is when gym-goers fail to see results. Demotivated by the overly repetitive regie, they might make a person feel stuck. He identified common mistakes that makes months of diet control and workout regimes worthless.
Progressive overload
As per Siddhartha Singh, the first milestone on your way to achieve your goal is progressive overload. Here’s what it means.
Gym-goers can gradually increase the weight they lift, once they can achieve maximum repetitions at a certain weight. Even adding 2.5kg to your usual rack or doing an extra two or four reps can drive visible change to your body.
Tracking lifts
While it is one of the most common goals to lift weights in one’s gym routine, the second strategy is to emphasise progress. Keeping a track of your weekly weight, personal records, and repetitions will not only motivate you, but also give your body cues of actual progress. Not only will lifting heavier and longer make you physically stronger, but fast-track your progress towards your final goal.
Watch what you eat
Getting rid of that stubborn belly fat cannot just be dependent on workouts and diet alone. Singh pointed out that a large number of people forget the amount of calories drinks have. Alcohol can be a major saboteur of your diet, especially during the festive frenzy. “A couple of drinks can sneak in hundreds of calories without you realising,” he explains.
Singh breaks down just how easily calories sneak in through your favourite drinks. Two pints of beer, he explains, pack around 200 calories. A couple of pegs of whisky, gin, or vodka, about 30 to 45 ml each, can add another 200 to 250 calories. Even wine isn’t much lighter, with two glasses contributing roughly the same. His point? Even moderate drinking can quietly add the equivalent of a small meal to your daily calorie count.
Disclaimer: Always consult a doctor before starting any diet or fitness routine. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.