3 Best Exercises To Lose Weight

By Shana Taylor


One of the key components of an effective weight loss plan is exercise. Problem is many people have no idea where to begin with exercise.

There are many different opinions on the best exercise to lose weight. The right combination of exercises can vary from person to person depending on factors like age, gender, medical conditions and overall health.

3 Exercises that work well for weight loss and toning are:

Taking A Walk

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

Walking while not as high impact as some other exercises can still help you lose weight and get in shape.

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

Walking and exercise in general will not only improve your health but it can dramatically reduce your chances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and can also help lower cholesterol.

Cardio Workout

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.

There are other health benefits related to dancing as well. These include reducing stress levels, lowering blood pressure and increasing energy.

To get the most out of your exercise program, workout at a minimum of three times per week for 30 plus minutes. Five times weekly is highly recommended.

Regular Laps In The Pool

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

When swimming, you are working all the major muscles in your body. It is an effective to not only lose weight but to improve your strength and flexibility as well.

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

Regardless of what exercise you decide to do, it is always important to begin with a warm up routine and end with a cool down session.

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

It may take trying a variety of exercises before you find the best exercise to lose weight for you.

Prior to starting a weight loss program it is important to check with your physician to obtain his or her approval first.






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