Hiba Abouk practices the training that tones the most and helps us age better

Along with Vanesa Lorenzo or Ariadne Artiles, Hiba Abouk is another of our celebrities athletes who also inspire their followers to overcome laziness and perform in the gym. Exercise is part of her life and we have seen her for years leading by example through ideal boxing sessions to reduce stress and increase self-esteem or ‘full body’ routines that work the entire body at the same time. The actress is also a great fan of strength training, highly recommended by experts because not only is it one of those that tones the fastest, it also optimizes our endocrine system, helps us age better and even prevents us from feeling hungrier after eating.

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Hiba Abouk’s strength training

Dumbbells, weights, resistance bands, kettlebellskettlebells… There are many different accessories to work on strength and, under proper supervision (Hiba relies on the one known in networks such as 23toptraining), all of them help strengthen muscles and general health. To begin with, the technical director of JG fitness, Fran del Águila, highlights his ability when it comes to increase leptin sensitivity: “It is a hormone produced by fat cells that sends signals to the brain to indicate that we are full. When leptin levels are adequate, we feel less hungry and have more energy.” The opposite also happens, “Factors such as obesity, genetics and a sedentary lifestyle can alter the body’s sensitivity to leptinmaking it difficult to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.

The reason why weight work plays a fundamental role in the performance of this hormone is that “By burning calories and building muscle, it helps reduce fat percentage body, which in turn improves leptin sensitivity.

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An ally at all ages

Although this type of weight training is associated with young people with a well-developed physical background, Technogym, a leading brand in fitnesswell-being, sports and health, they consider it critical for the elderly demographic“since it is the most effective way to combat the natural and age-specific tendency to body weakness, linked to the loss of muscle mass.” Its experts assure that “adding moderate/mild strength training sessions prescribed by a doctor and guided by a trainer to the routines of older people essentially decreases the likelihood of injury and allows them to lead an active life for longer.

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As for those worried about gaining too much volume with this type of routine, Sara Álvarez, co-founder and creator of the RETO48 method, denies it: “The most widespread myth is that if you lift weights you will have a bulky bodyand women tend to avoid the weight room because they believe that cardio is the only way to lose weight and tone up.” The expert assures that “this idea is a product of ignorance of the benefits of strength training, especially its ability to build a healthy and fit physique.

Finally, Álvarez recommends it as an ally to lose weight: “Do strength training guarantees muscle development, weight loss and greater flexibility. The best option? Incorporate both options into your exercise routines to have a slim, toned and healthy body.”