"How To" lose stomach fat "6pack" secrets

What specific exercises are good for getting rid of stomach fat? this Is a question I get often, and most recently last night.

"DID YOU KNOW" 

YOU CAN SLEEP YOUR WAY TO A SIX PACK, DRINK WATER TO LOSE FAT, AND GET A MASSAGE TO LOSE GUT, SERIOUSLY

SIX PACK ABS

• while you can target a specific muscle group to make a muscle bigger as of yet there is no supporting research for spot reducing fat (you didn't chose where you put it on... you can't chose were to take it off)
• "BELLY FAT" Has a few key players a major one is the hormone CORTISOL (the fight or flight hormone) Inability to manage stress, staying up too late, and excessive worrying cause elevated cortisol levels

1. increased cortisol means you will break down muscle to use as fuel
2. unused fuel will be stored as bell fat
3. braking down muscle means you burn fewer calories at rest

• A puffy gut also says that your body is not totally efficient at regulating waste product (poor blood circulation)

promote blood circulation to release body fat and waste product

1. Drinking plenty of water helps with blood circulation
2. The yoga pose "Viparita Karani" or legs up the wall helps promote blood flow to the abdomen flooding the abs with beneficial nutrients and helping reduce the waste product in the ABDOMINAL area

IN A NUTSHELL 

1. Reduce stress
2. Sleep better
3. Drink plenty of water

Yours In Health

Justin Munson, CPT

Wellness Fitness Specialist