Weight Loss Exercise Comes in Many Forms
November 28, 2009 by
Filed under Exercise For Weight Loss
Every time one turns on the television or browses the internet, there is a bombardment of weight loss scams and tricks. Because of advertisement, people believe that weight loss can come in the form of a pill or surgery. Pills are often just dangerous caffeine dosages in an attempt to curve hunger. Surgery though it is technically a fat removal, carries with it dangerous risks and does not improve the condition of one’s heart or muscles.
Watching what one is consuming is definitely an EXCELLENT start to a weight loss program. There is no question at all about that. But in order to build muscle and get the heart in the best shape possible, exercise is needed.
There are several weight loss exercise regimes one may follow to maximize payback and get fast results. None of them are as simple as taking a pill or scheduling a surgery, but with today’s technological advancements as far as equipment and body output monitoring, the easiest route to physical fitness can be achieved quite easily.
The key to a healthy and trim body is balance. One must balance nutrition with aerobics and strength training in order to achieve the ideal result. However, this does not mean never eating junk again or performing grueling labor in a hated exercise program. Good nutrition can be achieved through a bit of knowledge and a bit of self control. I know that I cannot live without a piece of chocolate here and there. Half of a Hershey’s Bar once a month is not going to destroy my physical fitness goals. It is all about balancing the things I eat and limiting myself to as little junk food as possible.
Jogging is a fantastic way to lose weight through exercise. Not only does it get the blood flowing, promote flexibility, and get the heart pumping, but it also builds muscle mass in one’s legs.
Swimming is an alternative to jogging for those physically unable to jog. Swimming is very, very low impact and it works a variety of muscle groups. This is a great choice for the elderly or injured to keep circulation up and build muscle mass.
Bicycling is a fun way to shed pounds while getting some fresh air. Be sure, before engaging on a bicycle journey, that you have a comfortable sear, properly working brakes, and the proper bike for you. This can be a little dangerous and is not a good choice for those with disabilities or movement-impairing diseases.
Power Walking is a safer alternative to bicycling for those looking to get an effective cardiovascular workout and shedding a few pounds. Power walking can be a fun exercise if you can get a few friends to do it with you. Good conversation always makes a bit of exercise go faster.
Unfortunately, all of the aforementioned exercise methods do not apply to those with movement-impairing diseases. For those that are disabled or cannot strain muscles, losing weight can be a daunting task and gaining muscle is a far fetched fantasy. For these people, I would recommend a combination of resistance, isometrics and breathing (deep, slow and rhythmic). Because this can be done while sitting down or laying on the floor, it is ideal for those who have difficulty leaving the house and getting around.
Remember, you can definitely shed some pounds by utilizing these inexpensive weight loss exercises, but they must be used in combination with good nutrition to get to a healthier body. Commit yourself to a time (however brief… as little as thirty minutes will do the trick) every day to devote to making your body stronger and healthier.
Ellen Miller
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workout/weight control/cardio exercise help! (PLEASE!)?
Ok, so it’s half way through summer and I still have yet to come anywhere near that beach body everyone strives for. Basically all I want is to get that flat stomach and toned muscles without being bulky. I wrestle in the winter and anyone can tell you it’s all about losing weight while retaining muscles. I would like to prevent people from answering this question by telling me to eat less and go running because I have been doing that. I try to eat right as much as my lifestyle allows and play random sports throughout the summer. Basically, I am looking for advice on specific exercises that would help me acheive a low weight, toning muscle without becoming bulky, and something that doesn’t necessarily 3 hours a day. I am 5′11 and hovering between 190 and 200 pounds on any given day. My goal is somewhere around 175. Any advice on weight loss exercises, workout plans and any form of cardio to lose this weight would be helpful. (routines would be appreciated)
It sounds like you are doing everything right. I would very highly recommend Pilates; it builds the long, lean muscles that you want, and is very slimming. When I did it every day for only 20 minutes, I was in amazing shape (sadly, those days are gone…but I’m working on it!!).
I really enjoyed Gaiam’s Pilates for Beginners. Its easy to follow, a great workout, and very relaxing. It will last you a while too, as there are 3 different ‘levels’ to the workout (as you build up strength, you can change up each exercise to make it more difficult. I can’t seem to make it make sense but the DVD does) as well as a warm up exercise session thats challenging in and of itself.
Anyway, I found the DVD at target along with all the necessary equipment (a mat and a pillow, basically). It was great and not time consuming at all!
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do 50 push ups, 50 sit ups, 30 toe touches, 30 jumping jacks, and run for a while. if you just want to lose weight, do this, but if you want to do something else, dont look at me.
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i said dont look at me