19 December 2016 · Nirvana Fitness · 2 min read · explained
Effortless fat loss is as simple as taking a breath
The meditative state that a Nirvana® session elicits results in activation of the parasympathetic or ‘rest and digest’ branch of the nervous system. This leads to a subsequent drop in cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can lead to behaviors such as overeating as well as inhibiting the breakdown of fat. Therefore, lower levels are therefore more conducive to effective fat loss.
The developed world is experiencing an obesity epidemic of enormous proportions. In 2014, the WHO reported that more than 1.4 billion adults were overweight. Predictions are estimated to see this trend continue with up to 42% of Americans becoming obese by the year 2040. So many people take up exercise because they want to do something admirable; the want to lose some weight and take ownership of…
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