Weight Loss Exercises

 

These days, people are crazy about their looks and appearance. For boys, it’s a hot asset to have perfect eight-pack abs, while slim waistline is the hottest topic for girls. Everyone wants to look good and remain absolutely fit and healthy. But inculcation of fast food in the diet of people has resulted into obesity. Obesity arises not just because of having fast food, but also due to lack of exercise. Though the markets are full of various weight loss programs that promise quick and fast results like, low-cal food, food supplements, weight loss pills; most of them work only for a short period of time. Here’s how to go choose the right weight loss exercise and have good results.

 

Before taking any special treatment, it is always better to consult a health expert so as to know what would be better for you. Do you require some special treatment or simple exercising will do for you? They check your body mass index to see if you are overweight. In case, one is exceptionally obese, doctors usually recommend having his/her hormones test done. One might need a weight loss surgery or other such treatments in extreme situations. For people who are not so fat, simple exercises like cycling, yoga, swimming, aerobics, stretching exercises bring about great results.

 

Food, exercise and sleep are the three main factors that lead to variation in weight. Its all about these factors and you can be in perfect shape in few weeks or months. Food that you are eating should be nutritious and healthy. One also should take a sound sleep of atleast 7-8 hours a day. Exercising is as important as breathing. For this, you can consult a trainer who can guide you in the right direction.

 

Diet plays a vital role in weight loss program. Whatever we eat, affects our body to a great extent. ‘Watch your diet’ is not about cutting down everything from your diet rather it’s about taking a balanced and healthy diet. It’s about having nutritious and wholesome food, and not fast and fried food. You can consult a dietician in order to plan a healthy diet for yourself.

Walking is the most common and quick exercise for anyone. Whether the person is slim, fat or not so fat, walking is always good and moreover free of cost. All you need is some time and if you can’t take out that too, try walking wherever you are going. Avoid taking your bikes or cars, while going to a local market or chemist. Try not to use escalators and elevators, instead walk quickly to reach your destination.

Cycling is another great exercise to stay fit and like walking, it is too without charge. As a replacement for bikes and cars, you can use cycle that would also help you to burn your calories. Cycle can be used as a mode of transportation, which is pollution free too. Regular practice of cycling also makes muscles stronger.

Aerobics is a complete weight loss exercise in itself. Along with music, a set pattern of exercise including stretching, strength training, muscular strength and cardio-vascular fitness make aerobics an all-inclusive package for weight reduction. It helps the body using oxygen and further in conditioning of heart and lungs. Aerobics workouts are best to make heart stronger, low cholesterol levels and keep body in shape.

 

Swimming is a great exercise, often used in treatments and therapies too. It is also a stress-reliever. People who want to get quick weight loss, swimming could be the best exercise. It helps one to improve body posture and develop a strong lean build. Only one hour of swimming everyday, can bring about great results to the doer.

 

Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that includes meditation, ‘asanas’ (yogic postures) and other techniques for healing mind, spirit and body. Regular practice of different ‘asanas’ or yogic postures could be really beneficial in bringing about flexibility in the body. Breathing exercises or ‘pranayams’ cause internal healing and weight reduction.