Now in June the days are getting longer, very carefully the temperatures climb a little higher, finally there is at least no more frost at night. Even if it took a long time this year: A breath of summer is in the air! We dream of sun, beach and sea, of balmy summer nights under the full moon, of Caribbean cocktails and beach parties. Many of us now remember with horror the good resolutions for the new year - which we have once again not quite managed - and are now looking for a quick way to get the perfect beach body until the much longed-for vacation.
Problem zone number 1 - the belly!
At the top of the list of wishes for the perfect beach body? A flat, toned stomach! According to a representative Forsa survey, about 38% of all Germans are dissatisfied with their own belly. By the way, this applies equally to men and women. According to a study by the myMarktforschung institute, as many as 80% of all Germans struggle with smaller and larger problem zones. In the case of women, these are Belly above all legs and buttocks, while men want a six-pack and, above all, a trained chest. chest and defined upper arms.
Almost 56% of all women and 45% of all men are dissatisfied to very dissatisfied with their weight and want to lose weight. Only 7% of all Germans are completely satisfied with their appearance.
The magic formula for the dream figure is for many "lose a little weight". The bad news? Of course, it's not quite that easy. Especially on the belly, so-called storage fat is stored. And this reserve is one of the last things to be attacked by the body. Even if the pounds have already fallen: On the belly, unfortunately, it shows up only at the very end! In order to achieve the dream of the perfect beach figure, a balanced training for losing weight in combination with strength training for the problem areas is necessary. In addition, the diet should also be reconsidered: One-sided radical diets help in the short term, but make you flabby, tired and unmotivated. Moreover, they very often lead to the dreaded yo-yo effect. A balanced diet with a slight calorie deficit is much healthier and more sustainable than any half-baked starvation diet.
Lose weight with cardio equipment
Cardio equipment - How does it help on the way to the dream figure?
Cardio equipment is used to train endurance first. Cardio training with cardio equipment has many advantages: You can train regardless of the weather, and due to the sophisticated technology you also train extremely easy on your joints. This helps to avoid overloads and injuries. Many modern devices can be connected to your cell phone or tablet, and with music or your favorite series, the workout is of course twice as much fun. Especially for beginners and very untrained people, it is important to monitor your pulse during training. Your pulse should be about 65-75% of your maximum pulse during training.
By improving your fitness, you will be fitter overall. You will have more energy and more motivation. Cardio training is also incredibly good for your health. When you work out with cardio equipment, you burn a relatively large number of calories: This helps to get into the necessary caloric deficit that is needed to lose weight. To build up your basic endurance, the cross trainer, the treadmill and the ergometer are particularly suitable.
These effects occur quite quickly - after about two weeks you can already adjust the training with cardio equipment to boost fat burning. To achieve this effect, you should focus on High Intensity Interval Training. This means that you always alternate between very high intensity training - i.e. really pushing yourself - and then a short regeneration phase at low intensity. This way you achieve the so-called "afterburn effect". Even if you don't train at all, your body's basal metabolic rate remains elevated for up to 24 hours after training. And that means that your body accesses its fat reserves and those pesky pounds melt away. Just 20 minutes of HIIT per workout is enough - it's easy to squeeze into even the most stressful daily routine, and it's fun, too. Whether you choose spinning with the IndoorCycle, an intensive workout with the rowing machine, or a more classic treadmill, interval training with cardio equipment provides lasting support on the way to your dream figure.
Conclusion
By training with cardio equipment you become fit and motivated, you improve your endurance and do something good for your health. Even after a short time, you can effectively boost fat burning with the right training on cardio equipment. In combination with targeted strength training to build muscle in the individual problem areas, cardio equipment helps you on your way to the perfect beach body .
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Editorial fitnessmarkt.de (DG)
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Published on: 3 June 2019