As a myth when diet and exercise are laid to rest it seems that another one is ready to take the place. A common misconception is that as a person age, he gains body fat.
But the reality is that the metabolism slow as much as five per cent per decade after age 40, this is because of insufficient exercise, which leads to loss of bone and muscles.
A few amounts of calories will be needed if a man has less bone and muscle tissues. So we rarely adjust calories downwards to compensate for this loss.
Excess abdominal fat predisposes people to higher incidences of type 2 diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol and cardiovascular diseases.
The best way to accelerate body metabolism is weight training. Resistance training on a regular basis will help to stimulate bone and muscle growth. This can be done two to three times a week at a minimum.
Remember to go in for exercise that involves all the major muscle groups of the body. The benefits are great: increased muscular strength lessens risk of injuries, makes it easier to go about your everyday task and helps maintain a healthy weight.
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