Exercise And Weight Loss: Will Exercise Really Assist In Weight Loss

Exercise and weight loss; this is the one topic most overweight people would really prefer to avoid but here we are going to discuss the merits of exercising to speed up weight loss.

There are any number of ways one can exercise but for the obese or even slightly overweight person it frequently gets put in the 'too hard basket.' Not because the individual doesn't want to exercise but simply because it takes too much effort to actually get started. The thought of tying on those running shoes or taking a trip to the nearest gym is just out of the question. The gym holds another fear to the large person, they feel extremely self-conscious at putting themselves out there for all the world to see while they huff and puff their way through all the available equipment and this is totally understandable.

Before you give the idea of exercise away completely I want to suggest a couple of easy ways to get in a little workout at least three days per week. That really is the minimum you ought to be doing if you are serious about losing weight.

By far the easiest and for the extremely overweight person, a little walk along around the neighbourhood is the best way to get started. I know it means putting on a comfortable pair of walking shoes but once you have made this effort the rest is relatively simple. If the very least you are able to do is to walk past your neighbours property then that is just fine, it will get better. Everyday you make this decision to walk those extra steps the more good it is going to be doing for you body.

A really good idea is to purchase a pedometer; these are great little gadgets for measuring how many steps you take in a day. If you can work your way up to taking 10,000 steps per day you'll be making great strides if you'll forgive the pun. Once you attach the pedometer to your waistband it will begin tracking every step you take and that includes those you take when simply walking around your house. You'll be amazed at just how quickly all these steps can add up.

Another way of getting your exercise while staying in the privacy of your own home is by using an elliptical machine, these can be bought or hired at a local sports store. Elliptical machines are great for those who suffer knee problems, they will work your upper body while being kind to your knee joints. They are also a great cardio alternative to running or walking long distances and are much easier on all your joints.

Another great idea for speeding up your weight loss is to purchase a set of kettlebells. These are little weights which appear similar to little canon balls and with a couple of easy exercises they can shed weight rapidly. It is best to use weights only every alternative day to enable your body to recover.

If you alternate the kettlebells with walking you will begin to see changes in your body very quickly. Remember it's not always about the actual weight you have lost, as frequently your body will show changes in measurements as everything tightens up and this often becomes evident before the scales say anything at all.

Well we started out by talking about the effect exercise has on losing weight and it must be said that it gets a resounding positive vote if you're genuinely serious about reducing those pounds. Don't let the avoidance of this one thing hinder or slow down all your efforts.

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