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Exercises to Lose Weight


How to Lose Weight

Given the pace of modern lives and our dependence on technology and packaged foods, weight gain and obesity has become a common part of modern living. When you add the pressures to ‘look thin’ by the social media, the problem has become fairly critical.
Fortunately there are several ways to lose weight, from joining the local gym to following home exercises to lose weight. Depending on your interest and your abilities, choose one that best suits you. If you aren’t sure, reading through the following might help you make up your mind.


Cardio Training – Cardiovascular exercises are an excellent way to lose weight. These are exercises which boost heart rate when performed. But how does this help weight loss? To lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume. Cardio helps you do just that. As you begin your routine, your heart rate increases. The effort involved to keep the heart rate up burns a fair share of excess calories. However for a degree of success, you need to be consistent with your workout. The ideal scenario is 30 minutes of cardio at least thrice a week.
Strength Training – Strength or weight training is an effective weight loss measure. While traditionally preferred by men who want to bulk up, when done in moderation, it makes for the perfect weight loss routine for both men and women. Weight training helps burn calories and the muscles get worked and strengthen. Try to incorporate at least 2 sessions of strength training into your exercise schedule. It is most effective when combined with less severe routine (like cardio or yoga).

Home Exercises to Lose Weight – You don’t need access to a gym to stay fit. Many cardiovascular workouts work best outside a gym and as long as you are careful and you’re your own limitations in mind weight training can be managed at a home too. Other than that, there are a number of exercises to lose weight that can be done in the comfort of your home:


Squats – Squats are effective ways of losing the fat that accumulate around the thigh and butt region. They are also tiring to do. So begin with two rounds of ten basic squats a day. Once you begin to feel comfortable with them, increase the intensity. You can add more rounds or add extra resistance by including dumbbells in the exercise.

Lunges – Lunges are the secret to great looking legs. There are a number of variations to lunges. You can mix and match the various options for a fun workout routine. Lunges help work all your core muscles (thighs, hips, butt, abdomen, back) at once. As a result they help target all the most difficult regions in terms of weight loss in one shot. Like squats begin will small rounds before increasing the intensity.  

Skipping – Exercising at home doesn’t get easier than a skip rope. This is a fantastic cardio workout. Use the skip rope daily. The idea is to increase heart rate and maintain it at that level through the exercise. So cycles of 10-20 won’t cut it. Begin with a cycle of 100. Once you are comfortable increase the speed and then the counts. This is an excellent and simple way to lose weight.
Yoga – Yoga is a traditional holistic system of keeping both the mind and body fit. It relies on a series of postures and breathing techniques as well as meditation to keep the body healthy. Since all the postures involve muscle work this is a good way to lose weight. Cycles of the sun salutations are the best preferred option for weight loss.
Eat Healthy – Exercise without a balanced diet is but half the plan. Be sure to eat lots of fresh green and fruits and drink lots of water through the day to stay fit. Also be sure not to skip on breakfast.



Submitted on January 16, 2014