It’s time to admit it: Those beer bellies, mobs and love handles that bulge out of your jeans at the top are not your best looks. Everybody has experienced this at one point or another. Superman also had days where he did not feel comfortable in his spandex. Here are some fitness tips you should follow if you want to eliminate those problem areas, and have a body that you would be proud to show off in a room full of Miss Worlds.
Moobs
No man would want to own a pair moobs. They wobble at the beach, jiggle when you’re walking and jiggle while in the gym. It can be very unconfident and make you feel too self-conscious for tight clothing or to remove your top.
FactMoob conscious men are on the increase. In the UK, 323 breast reductions for men were performed by surgeons in 2008. In 2005, there were only 22 moob operations. In the US, 18000 breast reduction procedures were performed last year.
Cause: Although all men have breast tissue in their chest, some gain excess fat due to poor eating habits or lack of exercise. Some men get moobs from steroid abuse, while others develop them because they use steroids.
How to get rid of moobs? If your moobs are due to a bad diet or lack of exercise, there is a simple way to fix the problem: exercise and nutritious food. You can get rid of man boobs by doing supersets, which are two exercises performed back-to-back without any breaks. To get rid of your man boobs for good, combine the dumbbell press with press-ups and dumbbell flye. You can also try the seated rows or dumbbell reverse flies. Here are more tips for toning your chest and getting rid of moobs.
You might want to sell your beer belly if it has grown so big that people ask you when you’re due.
Fact If your waist measures more than 40 inches doctors say you may be at risk for heart disease and metabolic syndrome.
Cause: Males are more likely than women to develop a large abdomen because men tend to store extra fat in the stomach area. Women with excess fat deposit it on their arms, legs, behinds, and stomach. The beer belly is more common in older men because they are less active than younger men and require fewer calories.
How to get rid of a beer stomach: Alcohol isn’t the only thing that caused you to gain weight, but it certainly contributed to your beer belly. Alcohol can also make us feel hungry, which leads to eating fatty foods. If you’re looking to get rid of your beer belly, you might want to cut back on the amount you drink after work or at weekends. Here are some exercises to help you get rid of your beer belly.
Double chin
You’ve all been there: you look through old Facebook photos and find a picture of yourself with a double-chin. Some photos can make us look like we’ve got a double-chin. But if it seems to be persisting, check out these fitness tips.
Fact In 2007, a man named Ashrita Furman entered the Guinness World Record by balancing 80 pint (20oz ) beer glasses on her chin.
Cause: There are many causes for the double chin problem. The cause of a double chin can be attributed to a number of factors, including excess weight, ageing skin, and genetics.
How to fix a double chin: Excess weight is often the cause of a double chin. You need to start moving. You can lose weight by doing cardiovascular exercises. Try jogging or skipping, or join a basketball or netball team. Try face-yoga to eliminate double chin.
Love Handles
Love handles, although they may be comfortable to snuggle up with, are not attractive. Check out this fitness fact-file if you are looking to reduce your weight and lose fat.
Fact Most people believe that love handles are formed on the stomach. In reality, they occur on the back.
Cause: Excess fat is the main cause of love-handles. This is due to a poor diet or lack of exercise.
How to combat love handles? By eating the right foods. Switch sugary drinks to water with lemon, white bread for soda and eat more protein for breakfast and lunch. Lean meat, cottage-cheese and eggs all contain high levels of protein. They will help you feel fuller throughout the day. You won’t feel as tempted to snack on unhealthy foods.
