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Montag, 12. Oktober 2009

Weight Loss Diets Uncovered - Losing Thirty Pounds

By Scott Edwards

Effective weight loss is about two things - what we eat and how much we exercise. This isn't always what people want to hear, as many would prefer to avoid doing exercises. However, the benefits out-weigh the negatives. When we exercise we burn up calories and we also build muscle.

Muscle has a higher metabolic rate than fat. This means it will burn up more calories than fat, which is a good thing. The more muscle we have, the more calories we burn. Also when we build muscle we start to see better defined thighs and abs.

Start by introducing exercises on a gradual basis. One of the best ways to fit more exercise into an already busy life is to incorporate it into things you already do. Avoid taking the lift or escalator - undertake to walk up at least three flights of stairs instead. Deliberately leave your motor some distance from your workplace, and do the last bit on foot. Whenever you take public transport buy a ticket for three quarters of the journey and then walk the rest.

Your goal should be to take some form of exercise five times a week. You can do short bursts of exercise, but 30 minutes or more is generally thought to be best. Doing a variety of exercises will relieve the boredom. That way you're much more likely to stick with it.

Getting fit and more toned doesn't have to be painful. Team up with someone else and make your exercise routine fun. Several times a week, get outdoors and go for a walk. Brisk walking on a regular basis can do much more for us than weight loss alone.

Your chances of having a stroke or heart problems will reduce if you become more active. Cancer of the colon is minimised too. We can lower our cholesterol and our chances of getting type two diabetes. We're also likely to maintain a more stable mental attitude and find sleeping easier at night. All of which illustrates great reasons to get yourself going!

Choose some easy to wear clothing for walking. It's best to wear several thin layers that can be taken off if necessary, or all left on for greater warmth. It's important to try shoes or boots on before you decide to buy. Your toes should be able to move freely around, but the rest of your foot should be held firm.

When you're ready to go, give yourself a posture check. Ensure your weight is evenly distributed, with shoulders down and slightly back and your stomach pulled in. Now do a quick warm up so you don't damage yourself. You can roll your shoulders, first one way and then the other. Follow this by raising your knees a few times. Lastly, take about a minute to march up and down, then set out on your walk.

Try to develop a good walking technique - land on the heel and push off from the toe. At the end of your walk, warm down by doing the same routine you did to warm-up, but in reverse. Your first walks need only be a mile or so, and then increase the distance each week. Walking is something that everyone can do. However if you're at all concerned, take medical advice.

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