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Scientific studies show that cutting out fats and switching to a cholesterol-free diet does not improve health at all, and may even provoke the body to reduce the production of its own “good” cholesterol. Whereas the main reason for the increase in dangerous substances is the trans fats contained in semi-finished products, margarine, and fast food, as well as a sedentary lifestyle.

Many are sure that the more workouts, the higher the volume of loads, and, ultimately, the faster the result. However, from the point of view of physiology, everything is not so simple. For example, exercising every day is good for increasing stamina, but not for pumping muscles.

According to WHO, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 5-19 has risen dramatically from just 4% in 1975 to just over 18% in 2016. Although excess fat is formed throughout the body, it is most noticeable in the abdomen – largely through the work of hormones responsible for storing excess carbohydrate energy.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 3 adults (30.7%) are overweight. More than 2 in 5 adults (42.4%) have obesity. About 1 in 11 adults (9.2%) have severe obesity. However, obesity is not only an aesthetic problem but also a health risk.

The main reason for gaining excess weight in both men and women is bad nutrition combined with a sedentary lifestyle. Hormone levels also play a role – for example, high cortisol increases cravings for fast carbohydrates, while accelerating the accumulation of fat in the abdomen.

Aerobic training (or cardio) is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Cardio training not only helps to optimize the functioning of the body (primarily the work of the heart), but also burns a significant amount of calories, helping to lose weight.

Most recommendations for exactly how many steps you need to walk per day speak of 10,000 – which is about 7-8 km. It is believed that this is the minimum rate of steps that must be taken to maintain basic health parameters.

Estrogens are female sex hormones responsible not only for reproductive function but also for the functioning of the whole organism. In particular, estrogen levels affect bone density – as well as mood and general emotional state.

Getting rid of belly fat and love handles is the goal of many men. Despite the fact that many of them tend to justify body changes with age-related changes, often the true cause of belly growth is excessive caloric intake and a sedentary lifestyle.

The barbell is a classic bodybuilding and strength training tool for gaining muscle mass. The presence of a barbell and a set of weights allows you to perform many different exercises for all muscle groups of the body – without machines and other equipment. There are five main multi-joint exercises with a barbell – these are squats, deadlifts, bent-over rows, military presses, and bench presses (the only exercise of these that requires a bench). Let’s look at how to do them correctly – technique and tips.