Weight Loss Exercises


Like good weight loss diets, the goal of weight loss exercises is to both help you lose weight on the short-term and to help you live a more active, energized life on the long-term. In addition to weight loss, regular exercise can:

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  • Help you maintain your resting metabolic rate to prevent weight gain.
  • Help you manage stress more effectively.
  • Help alleviate depression.
  • Improves the functioning of your immune system.
  • Improves your balance and coordination.
  • Improve your positive self-esteem and confidence.
  • Improve your appearance.
  • Increase insulin sensitivity to prevent type II diabetes (adult onset diabetes).
  • Increase your level of muscular strength.
  • Increase your stamina and ability to do continuous work.
  • Increase or maintain your bone mineral density to prevent osteoporosis.
  • Increase muscular endurance.
  • Lower or help control your blood pressure, both systolic and diastolic. This is especially important for people with high blood pressure-hypertension.
  • Reduce total cholesterol. This includes lowering LDL-the bad type of cholesterol, and increasing HDL-the good type of cholesterol.
  • Reduce the risk of heart disease.
  • Reduce the risk of having a stroke.
  • Reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.
  • Reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
  • Reduce your level of anxiety.

It is recommended that everyone participate in some kind of aerobic exercise for a minimum of 20 minutes at least 3 times a week.

To find great weight loss exercises, see the following health websites with full sections on weight loss exercises:

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