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Weight Loss Secrets You Have Never Heard Before

Posted on by Lisa S

Have you ever noticed that some people just seem to effortlessly lose weight and keep it off? These people don’t look like they’re starving themselves—they still eat, and they enjoy their food. They just somehow manage to eat less than you do, or burn more calories than you do, or both.

And if you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know how frustrating it can be to see other people who seem to have no trouble dropping pounds while you struggle with every single calorie.

Well, I’m here to tell you: there are ways to lose weight without feeling deprived or hungry. Here are ten weight loss secrets that will change the way you think about losing weight forever.

1) Eat a small, healthy meal
Before you get to anything else, if you eat a small and nutrition-packed meal, you’re less likely to binge on ‘attractive’ foods that are highly stimulating. A small meal is about the size of your fist, or about 100 calories. A healthy meal consists of protein and fiber, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. It’s not just about what you eat—it’s also about when you eat it! Try to space out your meals over the course of the day so that you’re not feeling hungry in between meals.

2) Eat more fiber
Fiber is found in fruits and vegetables, and it helps you feel full. It also helps to slow down your digestion and keep your blood sugar stable. You can get more fiber by eating more fruits and vegetables—but also by adding fiber to your diet through supplements!

3) Drink more water
Don’t drink your calories—drink water instead! Water helps flush out toxins in your body and keeps your kidneys healthy. It also makes you feel full so you’re less likely to eat more than your body needs. Water has no calories, so it can be an effective substitute for soda and other sweetened beverages.

4) Eat slowly and chew thoroughly.
When you take the time to enjoy your food, you may find yourself eating less because it takes longer for your stomach to feel full when you eat slowly and chew thoroughly. When you eat quickly without chewing enough times per bite it can cause gas which can be very painful and uncomfortable.

5) Get enough sleep
Sleeping allows your body to rest and recover from the day’s stressors, so that it can function at its best. If you’re not getting enough sleep, your body will be more likely to store fat—even when you’re trying to lose weight.

Remember to share these weight loss tips with your clients at your fitness studio.

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How Many Calories Can Yoga Burn?

Posted on by Lisa S

How many calories you burn during a yoga class depends on a number of factors. The intensity of your workout, your age and weight, and the duration of your session all play into how many calories you can expect to burn during a typical yoga session.

How many calories can yoga burn?
The good news is that yoga has been shown to burn more calories than other forms of exercise, including walking or running. And if you want to know exactly how many calories you burn doing yoga, you only need to know one thing: your body weight.

To figure out how many calories you’ll burn in a yoga class, take your body weight and multiply by 0.19. That’s the number of calories you’ll burn for every pound that you weigh in an hour-long class. So, if you weigh 200 pounds, that means that each time you go to yoga class, you’ll burn around 3800 calories per hour!

The exact number varies depending on what kind of style of yoga you’re practicing—but don’t worry about getting too scientific with this calculation! Just make sure that when it comes time for your next workout session, make sure there’s plenty of water on hand so you can stay hydrated throughout!

Does yoga burn more calories than walking?
In order to get an accurate sense of how many calories are burned during yoga sessions, researchers from Piedmont Technical College studied 10 different types of poses and found that each pose burned anywhere from 24-40% more calories than walking at 3 mph for an hour without any breaks (or rest).

Does yoga burn calories differently than other exercises?
Yes! According to a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, people who did 30 minutes of vinyasa flow yoga burned about 300 calories. That’s about the same amount that an hour on the treadmill or elliptical will burn—but not quite as much as a high-intensity interval training session or weightlifting routine will yield.

It comes down to how your body uses energy during each activity. When you’re running or biking or lifting weights, your body uses more energy by burning fat and carbohydrates quickly. But when you’re doing yoga, you’re using oxygen more efficiently and shifting into an aerobic state (meaning you’re burning fat more slowly).

As a yoga studio owner or instructor, you can help clients reach their weight and strength goals through efficient calorie burn. My Best Studios yoga studio management software can help you manage the administrative tasks of your business, so you can spend more time on what you do best.