By Benjamin Petitpas, CSCS
Personal Trainer Connecticut
With one holiday under your loosened belt, you’re gearing up for many more celebrations…and piles of seasonal comfort food. If you don’t mind, I’d like to be totally candid with you today. Sure, I could write you a “feel good” article about cutting back a few calories and exercising a few minutes each day, but I’d rather be perfectly frank (and truly helpful).
Here’s the real deal: You abuse food. Read the rest of this entry
By Benjamin Petitpas, CSCS
Personal Trainer Avon, CTÂ
Body fat is also known as adipose tissue. Body fat comes from the excess calories that we consume through our diets. Your body will store the extra calories as fat to be used as a source of energy later on. It does not make a difference where the sources of calories come from. Calories from carbohydrates, fats, protein, and even alcohol, all can be turned into fat. Your body will store the extra calories as fat to be used as a source of energy later on.
You have two different types of body fat Read the rest of this entry
By Benjamin Petitpas, CSCS
Personal Trainer Avon, CT
How can I lose fat from my stomach and thighs?
I wish I had a dollar for everytime I have been asked this question. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as spot reduction. I can’t just tell you to go do 1,000 crunches to lose your belly fat. Your muscles in that specific area would get stronger, but in the big picture the crunches won’t help you lose the fat surrounding your midsection.
What happens is that your body stores the excess calories that you consume through your diet as body fat to be used as a source of energy at a later time. If you are constantly consuming more calories than you are burning on a daily basis, your body will continue to store more and more calories as fat instead of using the fat as energy. Read the rest of this entry
By Benjamin Petitpas, CSCS
Working with a personal trainer in Connecticut has become increasingly more popular. More people are realizing the value of working one on one with a fitness expert to help lead them to their health and fitness goals.
It is important when looking for a personal trainer that you find one with a background in Exercise Science or Sports Medicine. It is also important that they have certifications from nationally recognized organizations, such as NSCA, NASM, and ASCM. Also, make sure you find one whom you are comfortable with and that you can trust. Read the rest of this entry
