This video discusses the second part of a two-part series on how to lose weight and belly fat with the help of science. The host explains that the first part focused on dietary advice, and this part will cover simple exercises that can be done at home to help shrink the waistline. The host introduces six exercises from a study done in Oxford, which can be done four times a week on alternating days. These exercises are:
1. Single forearm plank
2. Basic sit-up
3. Knee-high crunches
4. Basic crunch
5. Sit-up and twist
6. Dorsal raises (also known as the Superman)
The host explains that doing these exercises correctly can lead to a loss of at least 2 centimeters from the waistline in six weeks, without any diet change. However, the host emphasizes that diet changes are necessary for maximum impact and that combining these exercises with dietary changes can lead to even better results. The host also mentions that the study showed a reduction in visceral fat, cholesterol, and blood pressure, as well as a reduction in waistline circumference of 5 centimeters after six weeks.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The exercises were part of a study done in Oxford.
2. The participants in the study did the exercises four times a week on alternating days.
3. The exercises were single forearm plank, basic sit up, knee-high crunches, basic crunch, sit up and twist, and dorsal raises.
4. The participants did three sets of ten for each exercise.
5. If done correctly, the exercises can help lose at least two centimeters off the waistline in six weeks without any diet change.
6. The study also showed that the individuals reduced their visceral fat by about 14% after six weeks.
7. The individuals also had a reduction in their cholesterol and blood pressure after six weeks.
8. The waistline of the individuals reduced by five centimeters after six weeks.
9. Adults need to exercise regularly, doing 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise per week.
10. A BMI calculator can be used to check weight status.
11. Two in three people who use unlicensed diet pills have reported serious side effects.