Tuesday, September 10, 2013

3 Best Exercises To Lose Weight

By Shana Taylor


Regular exercise is the key to getting the most out of your weight loss program. When it comes to exercise for weight loss many people do not know where to begin.

So, is there a best exercise to lose weight? It can depend on a variety of factors.

There are a hundreds of different exercises that will work for weight loss but three popular ones are:

Walking

If you are new to exercise, walking is a great place to begin.

One of the benefits of walking is that it does not require you to purchase any special equipment. Although it is recommended you wear a good pair of shoes that support your feet well.

Walking allows you to progress at your own pace. Start with whats comfortable for you and gradually pick up the pace and distance.

Not only does walking aid in weight loss it can also help improve your health by lowering cholesterol and reducing your risk of heart disease.

Aerobic Dance

Aerobic dance workouts like zumba, taebo, hip hop abs and rockin body are fun and effective ways to lose pounds and inches. Depending on the level of intensity, these workouts can burn up to a thousand calories per hour.

Engaging in aerobic activity has been shown to improve cardiovascular health and reduce stress levels.

To receive the most weight loss and health benefit from your exercise routine you must be consistent and workout a three times per week for 30 minutes minimum. Your goal should be working up to five days per week for at least 30 minutes.

Swimming

Taking a few laps in a pool is a great way to lose weight and tone your body.

In addition to weight loss, swimming is a great way to strengthen and tone muscles because it works the majority of muscle groups in the body.

If combine a healthy eating plan with your swimming routine you will improve your weight loss results.

When doing any type of exercise, it is important to do warm up exercises before starting and cool down exercising when finished.

Anyone of these exercises can be an instrumental part of your weight loss plan when used on a regular basis.

While any exercise is better than none, the best exercise to lose weight is the one you enjoy and produces the results you desire.

Before beginning any exercise or weight loss plan it is highly recommended that you consult with your physician first.






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