The Best Weight Loss Exercise - Strength Training!

In recent studies, strength training was shown to be the best weight loss exercise for maximum results! It even improves and increases weight loss better than aerobics! Some trainers have known this for years, yet our medical practitioner’s keep touting and advising us to do aerobics instead.

HANDS DOWN, exercise is the easiest way to get results!

Whether you exercise riding a bike or walking a treadmill or lifting weights, it matters NOT. What does matter is that you do something! Or does it? To answer that question, lets define exactly what strength training means.

Strength training is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build strength, anaerobic endurance, and the size of skeletal muscles. There are many different methods of strength training. The most common is the use of gravity or elastic/hydraulic forces to oppose muscle contraction.

Properly performed, strength training can provide significant functional benefits and improvement in overall health and well-being.

In recent studies,

strength training

was shown to be

the best weight

loss exercise for

maximum results!

This includes increased bone density, muscle, tendon and ligament strength and endurance, improved joint function, reduced potential for injury, improved cardiac function and elevated HDL.

Strength training commonly uses the technique of progressively increasing the amount of weight you lift or resistance. There are a wide variety of exercises and equipment to target specific muscle groups. Strength training is primarily an anaerobic activity.

It used to be said that in order to boost metabolism that you needed at least 20 minutes of aerobic activity at least 3-5 times a week. They have lowered this number to 10 minutes for at least 3-5 days a week.

THAT’S NOT MUCH and can be done!

Or is there a better way?

Strength Training

The best part of it is that strength training actually gets better results than aerobics if you want to boost metabolism. This makes it the best weight loss exercise for most people.

I would much rather lift weights than run a mile! Wouldn't you?

In a study of a group of 96 people, each were given a specific ‘to do’ list.

36 did aerobics

18 did weight lifting

42 did nothing.

The aerobic group raised their BMR (basal metobolic rate) 13% more than the sedentary group but the weight lifting group raised their rate 18% more than the sedentary group!~

If you work out or exercise after you eat, you’ll really get a boost!

A nice walk after you eat is always a great way to end a meal. A brisk 3 mile walk on an empty stomach will burn about 30 calories.

However, a brisk 3 mile walk on a full stomach will burn approximately 345 calories!

Who Knew?

Best Weight Loss Exercise - Reverse Lunge with Weights

One of the most effective strength training exercises is a reverse lunge while you lift weights. Instead of lunging forward, lunge backwards. Hold the position and slowly lower your body while you lift weights. Hold it for as long as you can..till you get into muscle fatigue, then lift up again. Repeat several times on both sides, doing various weight lifts while you lower and hold. When you do these exercises together, you accelerate muscle tone, strengthen core muscles, and increase heart rate. The increased heart rate gives you the aerobics your heart needs to function properly.

The proof is in the pudding! If you want to lose weight and need to lose weight fast, try strength training. Its the best weight loss exercise I know!

If you want to know how many calories you need to consume to lose weight, try my handy calculator on this page.

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Weight Loss Exercise - Walking Strength Training

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*Did you know? The benefit of exercise may depend on your particular blood type!

Blood Type O
You'll need lots of exercise! Hard aerobic exercises were designed for you!

Blood Type A
Engage in gentle exercise such as golf, or yoga.

Blood Type B
Try moderate types of exercise like swimming or walking.

Blood Type AB
Better to stick with calming exercises and relaxation techniques.

Judging how much exercise your body needs makes a huge difference. What if you've needed more exercise than you've been doing or not doing enough? Or possibly you've been doing the wrong kinds of work outs?

Actually knowing what you're supposed to be doing is a big advantage. Eat right for your blood type introducing the Blood Type Diet.

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