Five golden rules to reduce belly fat

When it comes to weight loss, people mostly focus on reducing belly fat. A flat stomach is a fitness goal for many, but they do not often know which route to take in order to achieve it.

According to dietitian Natasha Mohan, maintaining a flat belly means maintaining your overall health as well. “A larger waistline can increase your risk of diabetes, heart diseases and even cancer. It is not easy to target just the belly fat when you are dieting. But losing weight overall can help you reduce the dangerous layers of fat on the belly, too,” she says.

Foods with added sugars aren’t good for you; consuming them can lead to weight gain. It has a negative impact on your metabolic health as well. Try reducing the amount of sugar in your diet and avoid sugary drinks completely. But this does not apply to whole fruits, which have fibre and are healthy.

Cut down on carbs

Eating fewer carbs is a fool-proof way of losing fat. Numerous studies show your appetite goes down when you cut down on carbs, which helps in weight loss. Losing carbs can also keep you healthy, reduce your risk of getting type II diabetes. Avoid carbs like sugar, candy, and white bread.

Eat fibre-rich food

An indigestible plant matter, eating lots of fibre can help with weight loss. The best way is to eat plant foods, including veggies and fruits. Whole oats and legumes are great sources of fibre

Regular exercise

Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce weight and belly fat along with improving your health. Aerobic exercises like walking, running and swimming, can majorly reduce your belly fat.

Track your food intake

Despite having a high-protein and low-carb diet, it is easy to underestimate or overestimate your food intake if you do not keep track of it. Tracking can help you achieve specific goals like increasing your protein intake or cutting down carbs for an effective weight loss.

Fitness coach shares five benefits ‘men can enjoy in the long run if they practise Pilates’ regularly

Over the years, Pilates has become a popular form of exercise that even many celebrities swear by. However, there is also a common misconception that it is more beneficial for women. But is it so?

Stressing that Pilates is a wholesome exercise that is beneficial for all, including men, and without any limitations of age, fitness coach Neelam Mangat took to Instagram to share its benefits.

“Here are 5 benefits men can enjoy in the long run if they practice Pilates on a regular basis. Pilates works on the entire body making it strong, flexible, and resilient. All these qualities help make the body more efficient in the long run which delays signs of ageing and muscle wastage, helps to maintain stamina, and good posture!” she captioned her post.

*Works on quads and hip flexors which tend to be tight in men.

*Helps correct rounded neck which happens due to a sedentary lifestyle.

*Supports muscle formation which helps build more strength as one ages.

*Builds resilience, which helps in having more energy and stamina to deal with stress better.

*Pilates is also essential for sports-oriented activities.

“Practice Pilates on a regular basis. No matter what age!” she added.

‘Immensely proud of this journey’: Arjun Kapoor shares his massive 15-month fitness transformation

There’s no denying that staying physically fit and active is quintessential to your overall well-being. But, one of the key aspects of fitness is consistency. As such, if you are looking for inspiration to stay dedicated to your fitness goals and get desired results, seek inspiration from Arjun Kapoor who broke the internet with his massive 15-month transformation.

Taking to Instagram, the actor posted two pictures that were taken 15 months apart — one in February 2021 and another in May 2022.

“15 months of being #workinprogress! Felt cute and definitely won’t delete later because I’m immensely proud of this journey. Feb 2021 to May 2022 – it’s been a tough one and I’m only glad that I could stay on track [sic],” he wrote, on his marked physical change.

However, the road to this fitness journey wasn’t an easy one, Arjun admitted. “Must admit that it was very tough to stay on course, and it still is, but I’m loving the state of mind that I’m in for these past 15 months. I hope it stays the same.”

The 2 States actor said that he is now his own motivation. “My #MondayMotivation is now me and not others on the gram loving themselves. It’s been a while since I have felt this way!! This is me this is who I am (chest hair included),” he wrote.

“Just look at you. Immensely happy for you,” Arjun’s fitness coach Drew Neal commented. Several celebrities including Ranveer Singh, Karan Wahi, Rakul Preet, Varun Dhawan and Huma Qureshi took to the comment section to appreciate the actor’s impressive fitness journey. 

Earlier this year, he had also updated fans about his new journey with Iyengar yoga. “It started with wanting to sort my posture, open up my hip joint and fix my lower back injury issues,” he had written, sharing pictures of him performing various poses.

Preity Zinta’s workout routine involves running in place; here are its benefits

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Preity Zinta takes her workout sessions seriously. The actor’s social media has many posts related to fitness, and recently, she shared a video on Instagram in which she was seen sweating it out in the gym during a running session.

The catch was that she was running in one place instead of moving forward.

“Running towards a healthier me,” the 47-year-old captioned the video, in which she was seen in a tank top and a pair of gym pants. What Zinta essentially did, was that she shifted her weight from leg to another, with her arms going back and forth, as if running, except she was doing it in one spot only.

Running in place, as this workout session is called, is a good cardio exercise. According to Healthline, it is a good warmup before an actual exercise session, wherein you focus on your knees, butt, and thighs. This aerobic exercise has many benefits, especially if you are fond of running and find yourself in a confined space.

  It can work on your muscle strength, stability and flexibility, helping you develop a strong core and lower body. If you have not been active, and have experienced some kind of pain in the knees, this is a great exercise session to reduce the pain and make your knees stronger, while also helping you burn calories and helping with weight loss.