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Lose Weight with Exercise

Your goal on a success-oriented weight management program is not only to lose fat, but to build muscle through exercise. When you do that, you reach ideal weight in peak condition for maintenance.

Exercise increases your metabolism by 15% during a normal aerobic activity. This increases the rate you burn calories, and you keep burning calories even after the exercise has stopped. But it does something more. It builds your lean muscle tissue, while you're losing fat. The more muscle you have, the better you burn calories, and the better your chances of storing less fat.

Is Exercise Safe for You?

Exercise is safe for everyone. Regardless of how much weight you have, or how inactive you've been, you can begin an exercise program and gradually build up your level of participation as you become more agile and gain more physical stamina. But the important point to remember is to start exercising regularly, for 30 minutes a day, three times per week.

What exercise should you choose?

You must use an"aerobic exercise. To qualify as an aerobic exercise, the activity must be performed at a steady level of intensity for 20 to 30 minutes, so you can reach a level of exertion that gives you cardiovascular benefits and conditioning.

The following list of aerobic exercises gives you choices for designing your exercise program. We recommend the following choices for people beginning a weight loss regimen - walking, swimming, Nordic Track, treadmill, rowing machine, cycling (stationary) and low impact aerobics.

You may choose to join a health club or fitness center, in which case, your instructor will help you design a suitable program. Remember to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program, even a mild one.

What Exercise is Best for Losing Weight?

All exercises are not created equal. Some burn more calories, and some put too much stress on your joints and bones, such as jogging. For overall fitness and calorie burn, without the danger of injury or exhaustion, walking is the one we recommend. You can do it anytime, you don't need special equipment, and the cardiovascular benefits are tremendous.

OUR PRESCRIPTION FOR EXERCISE: WALK THREE TIMES A WEEK, FOR 30 MINUTES, EVERY OTHER DAY.