Six Different Types Of Body Fat And How You Can Get Rid Of Them

How to get rid of upper body fat

Aerobics is the best way to cut down upper body fat. In fact, there are many good exercises to burn fat. Its logical when you realize upper body fat is due to lack of physical activity, then aerobics and other forms of cardio too can burn fat effectively. Walking, running, swimming, jogging, skipping, jumping jacks cross fit routines, and Tabatha workouts and High-intensity exercises can burn fat long after you stop exercising.

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How long should you exercise

Just 30 minutes of exercise a day would be enough to burn your upper body fat. In fact, a good HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workout that will take no more than ten minutes of your time is excellent for weight loss. The timing of exercise is equally important. If you are overweight, then a short workout before breakfast or 4 hours after lunch between 4-6 pm is the best time to work out.

Cut down on all sugar based foods and high calories foods. Eat more of fruits and vegetables and ensure you have a balanced diet of more protein and healthy carbs. It is also important not to snack at bedtime but if you must, then choose only healthy low calorie snacks.

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2Lower abdomen fat

Reasons for Lower abdomen fat:

Fat can be stored in the lower abdomen by all of the above including depression, stress, anxiety and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Lack of physical activity is also the cause of lower abdominal fat which along with upper body fat increases the risk of heart disease, weakened immunity and diabetes.

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How to get rid of lower abdominal fat

Try to recognize the reasons for stress and anxiety in your daily life and work on that. Avoiding stress or performing exercises or yoga to de-stress yourself can work wonders. Remember, insomnia and lack of sleep also causes stress. To avoid stress you need to perform breathing exercises or engage in de-stressing activity.

Moreover, you can also eat certain foods that boost your level of serotonin the happy hormone that will elevate your mood. Drinking green tea or herbal teas like Chamomile tea can work wonders and calm you down. Using lavender oil in aromatherapy or sprinkling some on your pillow while you sleep is also great for stress.

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