Everyone you meet these days wants to lose weight. In fact, obesity is the number one health problem facing the developed world today. Fitness habits and losing weight go hand in hand in solving this issue.
Some may think that the answer is too straightforward. The basic principle is that in order to lose weight a person must take in fewer calories than they burn for the same 24-hour period. However, a caloric deficit that occurs too quickly will cause the body to think it is starving and thus it begins to store fat so that it can later be used by the body as a food supply. To be.
This means that to be successful in reducing calories, it will need to be done gradually while increasing the level of fitness. Physical activity is an important part of the weight loss formula.
There are some simple things that a person can do to increase their fitness level. Too often it is assumed that a gym membership is a necessity and although that may be nice, for some people not being able to afford a gym membership is not a valid excuse for not getting fit.
Walking is not only cheap but it is one of the best activities for both burning calories and keeping your heart healthy which is very important too. When a person is not very out of shape, consult their doctor first and once given the green signal, start slow, eg by going for a walk around the block.
Increase the speed of the walk or the duration of the walk as fitness improves, and then add some hills. If jogging is preferred then it can also be included in the workout.
Another option is to purchase fitness equipment for the home. This equipment may include rowing machines, treadmills, stationary bikes and ski machines.
A treadmill takes up space but overall it is a great option but they are not cheap. Stay away from the bells and whistles and you won’t have any problem finding an affordable treadmill.
Stationary bikes have been around for a long time and they are also a good option. They take up little space, are low impact, and are a great place to get in shape.
Rowing machines will exercise the whole body and have minimal impact on the joints which is beneficial for anyone with joint problems. Although it may take some practice to get used to.
Ski machines are also a good option for a full-body workout, although they take up a lot of space. They are an excellent choice if space is not an issue, but start slow as injuries can occur.
Now that the exercise equipment options have been covered, it’s time to focus on food. Start by counting calories to determine your current calorie intake, then reduce it by 250 to 500 calories per day. Do not reduce calorie intake by more than 500 calories or the body will go into starvation mode. To lose weight, a man should not take more than 2000 calories on average and a woman should not take more than 1500 calories on average. Of course if the daily activity level is really high then the caloric intake has to be increased as well.
Fitness habits and weight loss go hand in hand as you cannot have one without the other. The combination of calorie reduction with increased physical activity is the beginning of successful weight loss.
Source by Eric Cho
