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Best exercise for weight loss?

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ml962 ml962
 
 July 02, 2009 09:57 PM | view on twitter
Here is an informative article that compliments some of the stuff you're working on about aerobics, weight loss and strength training. http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Best-Exercise-For-Weight-Loss?&id=35405

In terms of purely weight loss - not muscle gain or toning - your best bet would be running, elliptical, swimming and walking.

Weight resistance, like lifting and rowing creates muscle, which will make you look more tone, but also increases weight.

Best thing to do is combine various strategies. Work on cardio and weight loss, like running or walking. Build muscle with strength training and aerobics and watching the diet as well. And if you belong to a gym, your personal trainer should be able to point you in the right direction.

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kerryk kerryk
 
July 02, 2009 10:24 PM | view on twitter
Not sure there is one best exercise, cardiovascular exercise is what you need along with strength training. To be honest, the best exercise is the one that you will do and stick with. So many people start an exercise program and get bored with it and quit.

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janakan janakan
 
July 02, 2009 10:41 PM | view on twitter
Swimming is really good. Some strength work helps those calories melt off!

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jules0072 jules0072
 
July 02, 2009 10:52 PM | view on twitter
Running! It will also encourage you watch your diet, as being active helps curb your appetite.
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http://www.therunnersguide.com/loseweightrunning/


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h2ofairy h2ofairy
 
July 02, 2009 11:43 PM | view on twitter
a guy i know we call him the shawman and he thinks that if you eat a lot and all the time it speeds up your metabolism and makes you loose weight faster.

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geminigail geminigail
 
July 03, 2009 02:27 PM | view on twitter
Walking ... it's free and everyone can do it. Create a schedule that challenges your current physical condition and the weight will change.

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aogwarrior aogwarrior
 
July 06, 2009 04:17 AM | view on twitter
Running using HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) techniques. The method is to jog lightly or walk for about a minute, than do an all out sprint until your heart rate is at 90-95% of its max, then maintain that for at least 20 seconds. Slow down again for about a minute, then do the sprint again. This technique requires less than 20 minutes of exercise to get full calorie-burning and cardiovascular benefits. "A study at Laval University in Quebec, Canada found that HIIT cardio helped trainees loose nine (yes, 9!) times more fat than those who trained the traditional way (moderate speed for 20-60 minutes)."

"The Reason HIIT Is So Successful Is This:

1. When you work at a high intensity, you burn more total calories per pound of body weight.
2. High Intensity workouts such as weight training and HIIT boost growth hormone levels.
3. Elevates the body's metabolism throughout the entire day!"
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http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/justin6.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw40.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/richb3.htm


Tags: burning, running, sprinting, fat, hiit

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mmh38 mmh38
 
July 06, 2009 11:21 AM | view on twitter
No one can say about best exercise in general for weight loss.Because it depend on that person,his/her died,daily activity,time schedule,availability of exercise instrument,association of any disease of person etc.It may tell that swimming,running,walking are best for anybody.It should be noted that this exercise should do at least one hour every day in morning and evening.Diet also controlled according to weight.

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jazs07 jazs07
 
October 27, 2009 07:49 AM | view on twitter
There are so many exercises you can use to lose weight even walking can help you just make sure that you spend some time in doing such activities everyday for a good result well if you really get some lose weight tips
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