According to a recent American study, aerobics is the best way to lose weight as it burns extra calories. That is why aerobics is one of the most popular ways to lose weight. Aerobic exercises not only help in losing weight but also have long term health benefits. Plus, aerobics can be fun and really enjoyable.
There are a variety of aerobic routines, ranging from step aerobics routines to water aerobics using a raised platform to perform various exercises in which chest-high movements are performed in warm water. Aerobics also includes active sports such as swimming, basketball, tennis, soccer, etc.
Are you looking to lose weight? Do you want to reduce those extra pounds?
Here’s why you should go for aerobics,
- Burning Calories and Losing Weight:
It is a known fact that aerobic or cardio exercises help you maintain your weight. The extra energy needed to perform aerobic or cardiovascular exercise comes from the calories you get from the food and beverages you consume. As a result, your metabolic rate increases and a higher amount of calories are burned. To lose weight without any medical procedures, you need to burn more calories than you can consume. Along with reducing body fat, aerobics also lowers blood pressure.
- Aerobics help you overcome sudden cravings for food
Another reason why aerobics is so popular and effective in losing weight is because it helps you overcome irregular hunger pangs. This is due to the increase in your leptin level which suppresses your desire to eat a lot. Leptin is a protein that balances appetite and metabolism and thus regulates energy intake and expenditure.
Here are some figures that will clear the picture. A one-hour low-impact routine can burn up to 545 calories and a more vigorous one can burn 511 to 763 calories. Brisk walking for an hour can burn about 414 calories while running can help you burn up to 1,472 calories.
However, it should be kept in mind that you may not be able to lose the desired weight if your aerobics exercise is not regular. Furthermore, you will fail to lose weight if you consume enough extra calories to meet your increased energy needs.
To get the most out of your aerobic exercise, it is recommended to exercise for 20-30 minutes at least three times a week. To avoid consuming excess calories, reduce your intake of high-fat foods, sugary foods, and alcohol.
Other benefits of aerobics are:
- Releases your body’s natural pain relievers.
- Boosts the immune system.
- Increases agility and is also known to increase your IQ.
- Improves muscle strength.
- Improves balance and coordination.
- Reduces stress, thus leading to better sleep patterns and no depression.
Aerobic exercises are certainly extremely beneficial not only for healthy weight loss but also for your overall health.
Source by Shaambhavi Pathak
