subject: Dreaming of losing weight?- Lose Weight Through Physical Activities - Exercises That help in Reducing Weight Efficiently [print this page] Dreaming of losing weight?- Lose Weight Through Physical Activities - Exercises That help in Reducing Weight Efficiently
Obesity is one of the recent major health problems in the developed countries. It leads to various other diseases and disorders such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. Obesity may also cause serious problems like stroke and osteoarthritis.
People take a lot of efforts to reduce weight. However, these efforts might not be well directed and in a proper manner. The following information pertaining to weight loss should prove helpful, if followed on a regular basis.
Walking
It is considered to be the best exercise for achieving weight loss. Walking helps to burn around 55% of the body fats. It also helps to burn calories. Walking helps reduce weight, without stretching the body to its limits. People who cannot take up other exercises like jogging, aerobics, etc. can opt for this kind of exercise. It is also beneficial to old people and those with disabilities.
Brisk walking for long distances is an effective manner to reduce weight. The steady and constant motion of the body while walking, works wonder in burning fats and calories. Moreover, it attains a nice balance between the amount of fats and calories burnt.
The walking exercise can be made interesting by taking along pets for walks. One can choose to walk up to a shopping mall instead of using vehicles, thereby burning body fats and also saving the precious petroleum fuels.
Climbing the Stairs
Staircase climbing is another good exercise for losing weight. It helps in burning calories as well as shedding excess amount of fats. It also provides a good exercise for the cardio-vascular muscles.
House Work
Performing the daily chores too, reduces weight and it is possible to shed around 70% fats with the help of this kind of exercise. House work increases the expenditure of energy by means of speedy metabolism.
Aerobic Exercises
These exercises are popular among youngsters. Although aerobics is an efficient way to reduce weight, it is not suitable for those who are too obese to stretch their muscles. Unfit people shouldn't try these exercises. If an obese person is interested in aerobics, he should start off with gentle exercises like walking, etc.
Gardening
The previously discussed exercise of performing household chores is similar to this exercise. Gardening doesn't build up undue and intense pressure on the muscles. It involves activities such as digging, weeding, watering and planting. Thus, it works up the muscles without pressurizing them. Gardening on a regular basis helps in reducing fats and calories. Spending time with plants refreshes the mind. It also provides relief from stress and anxiety.
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