Losing weight is not as simple as you might think. It requires careful planning and proper execution of this plan. If you don't maintain it after the weight is off then there is a good possibility that the fat will return.
Losing weight cannot be done by dieting or exercise alone. You need to combine these two elements. Also, each person has a distinct set of genes which determines the distribution of fat on their body. For women those fat deposits are mostly on the lower abdomen, hips and thighs or for men fat it is mostly on the belly and the back. This article will focus on the exercises that will help you to effectively lose fat.
Aerobics with Core Training:
* You might be thinking tights and leotards or Jane Fonda shouting her lungs out! Aerobics used to be that way but has changed. Some gyms offer belly dancing, Hip-Hop classes, Latin dancing and many more which incorporate the basics of aerobics but are a lot more exciting. The point is to move every major muscle in your body.
* Core Training means that you have to work your abs as well. Try doing a Pilates program which focuses on toning down the fat deposits on your abs helping the firm stomach muscles to show.
* These two go hand in hand and should be done together. Calories burned per hour: 800.
Bicycle Exercise:
* If you hate going to the gym or would prefer not to dance your way to slimness then you can use an exercise bike at home. While you are watching the news, looking at the baby sleeping or waiting for your kids to get ready, this is a very convenient yet useful exercise.
* If you have a bike and you're adventurous enough, you can see the neighborhood and enjoy the sun in the mornings or the cool breeze at night. Either way, you'll get your heart pumping and your metabolism going, helping to burn that fat.
* Calories burned per hour: 500-1000 depending on cycling activity.
Swimming:
* This is an enjoyable workout routine. Just do a few laps and you'll be surprised at how quickly the time passes. You get to exercise your arms, legs and also your abs. This is the ultimate workout without the sweat.
* Calories burned per hour: 800
Tennis:
* Have you seen Serena Williams? She has a fit and toned body all over. That is because of tennis. It is an excellent cardiovascular workout and at the same time effective at burning fat on the hip and thigh area.
* Calories burned per hour: 800
Skipping Rope:
* Boxers use this exercise for building agility and stamina. You will be doing this to lose weight in all the right places. This is enjoyable and fun to do.
* Calories burned per hour: 800
Do one of these exercises for at least 30 minutes per day, 5 to 6 times a week. In as little as two weeks, you will feel much healthier. If you continue with this plan (and eat a healthy diet) then you will find that the weight should drop off your body. Soon you will need to buy new pants as the old ones won't fit anymore!
Author Resource:
Terry likes to write on various topics and has been doing so for several years. His latest website is http://electricheatingpad.org which provides people with information on the functions of an electric heating pad .
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