Losing weight can be a daunting task. Where do you start? Basically you must burn more calories in a day than you consume. Therefore, a good diet, combined with the proper exercise program, is important. I’ll walk you through the things to consider when starting a beginner exercise program for weight loss and explain the different types of exercises you need. The first thing to do if you haven’t exercised for a long time, are coming back from a medical condition, or are overweight, is to see your doctor and get checked out. That way you can start an exercise program with confidence.
The second thing to do is sit down and figure out what your goals are. Do you want to lose a certain amount of weight by a certain date, do you want to put on a favorite pair of jeans, or do you just want to look and feel good? Write down your goals, as these will be a motivating force as you begin your exercise program. Try to make them quantifiable, so you can measure your results and determine if you have met your goal. Goals will keep you focused. When you feel tired and don’t want to train, just look at what you have written down as your goals and you should be inspired to keep going. Some people tell family or friends what their goals are so they feel obligated to keep their word. Some start a weight-loss exercise program with others, making it harder to make excuses for not working out.
What kind of exercises are best for weight loss for a beginner?
When starting a beginner weight loss exercise program, you should assess your fitness level and start exercises based on your fitness level. One way to do this is to get a personal trainer, start a gym membership and get a professional to guide you, or you can start on your own, starting slowly and evaluating yourself. If you have difficulty or are sore easily, back off. If you feel like you can push yourself harder, you can increase the intensity.
The best way to start any weight loss exercise program is to start walking. Walking is great since you are using your own body weight as resistance. You are working your cardiovascular system and muscles without putting too much stress on your body. Also walking is quite nice. As your general fitness increases, you should focus on three types of exercise. Cardio conditioning, strength and flexibility conditioning.
Cardio for beginners includes any exercise that increases your heart rate for an extended period of time, such as 30 minutes. To lose weight, research has found that 30 minutes a day, combined with a good diet, is necessary. Start interval training and you can speed up your weight loss. Strength training involves resistance exercises, which requires the muscles to work against resistance. You burn fat while you exercise and also as your body recovers from the stress placed on it. Thus, you burn fat over a longer period of time. Finally, flexibility exercises are important to keep the body limber and prevent injury during exercise.