Exercise To Lose Weight

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     When a person reaches fifty, they have learned to accept their imperfections.  You no longer have to settle for that tummy bulge, arms that wave back, or a sagging rear view.  You can look just as appealing walking away as you would if you walk toward someone.

     As a person ages, the ability to stay physically active sometimes becomes less frequent.  Because life has never-ending responsibilities, we often lack the motivation to keep moving.  At the end of a busy day, we feel too exhausted to do anything other than relax in our favorite easy chair.

     People use all sorts of excuses why they cannot exercise.  Exercise programs do not work, they lack the time, cannot make the commitment, and the dreaded “I hate to exercise.”  Maybe you started an exercise program in the past, but got discouraged when you failed to drop those pounds.  You never bothered to exercise when you were younger, so why start now.  Baby boomers are becoming fit and active at fifty and above and are in best shape of their lives.

     Getting fit has many benefits.  It makes you feel good, look good, gives you more energy, helps you sleep better, helps to fight against most diseases, and improves your sex drive.  If you feel confident about yourself, you feel more attractive.

     Did you know you could turn back the clock if you exercise regularly?  If that is not enough to get you motivated, nothing is.  Have you ever wondered why your sister in her fifties looked forty-something?   What about your best friend who is forty, has no physical activity, and looks fifty.

     Studies show that individuals are living well into their eighties and nineties. Getting in shape so you can make the most out of the next thirty plus years probably is not such a bad concept.

Let’s explore other fundamentals that can help you stay strong and healthy.

* Muscle Toning – There are many reasons why you should build strong muscles with strength training.  Building strong vibrant muscle increases metabolism, enhances energy, keeps your body in balance, keeps your bones in alignment, supports your skeleton, and burns calories at rest.

* Stretching – It is just as important to stretch before and after exercise as it is to do the actual workout.  Failure to stretch can make it difficult to achieve simple everyday activities such as putting on your shoes or reaching for something.  It can also cause muscle tightness, soreness, and injury.  You can also improve your flexibility by doing a series of stretches everyday.

* Balance – You can learn balance techniques by practicing yoga. Balance building exercises are significant so you can react in certain situations to prevent yourself from falling and possibly breaking a hip.

Don’t forget to drink plenty of water!  The body is made up of 75 percent water.  We are constantly losing water throughout the day through bowl movement, urine, and sweat, so it is essential to replace what we lose by drinking clean clear water.  The nutrient of life!

Watch what you eat.  Limit your intake of fats, sugar, sodium, and caffeine.  Replace unhealthy food with nutritious food such as fruits, vegetables, and lean meat.

     Thus, if you are quickly approaching the big 5-0 or perhaps have already reached that important milestone, you can lead a full and active life. It is never too late to get fit and fabulous!

Travel can derail the most dedicated exercise enthusiast. In an ideal world, all planes would be on time and all hotels would have a great gym with everything you need. We all know we’re we’re a long ways from that ideal. Fortunately, it is possible to maintain your fitness anywhere.
First, check to see what facilities your hotel does offer. You may be pleasantly surprised. Most hotel websites list their facilities, so you might even make the availability of exercise equipment one of your criteria when deciding where to stay.
Also, some hotels have associations with local health clubs, and some clubs will let you pay for a day’s use.
Now let’s assume the worst – no equipment, no pool, nothing. Not only that, but you’re schedule is packed.
You answer is body weight exercise done in a circuit. These can be incredibly challenging when done with some of the variations I’ll describe. And you can do an effective workout in 10 to 20 minutes without leaving your room.
First, warm up by stretching and doing slow, controlled repetitions of the calisthenics.
Then do the work out proper.
The simple version is to do circuits of deep knee bends (squats), push ups and sit ups.
You obtain variety and progress by changing the number of exercises per circuit.
For example, beginners might do five repetitions of each exercise and rest between exercises and each circuit. More experienced may increase the repetitions and decrease the rest time.
Also, you may want to perform a different number of repetitions for different exercises.
For example, you might do 8 push-ups and sit ups per round but 15 squats.
One way to increase the intensity as well as tract your progress is to pick an exercise circuit, for examples 10 push ups and 15 squats, then see how many times you can complete that circuit in a set amount of time.
Depending on your fitness level, that time could be from 5 to 20 minutes.
Obviously, you can vary the exercises.
A “tabata” protocol is a very intense, effective approach to exercise. This approach is named after a Japanese researcher who proved the superiority of short intense interval training over long slow training in increasing both anaerobic and aerobic fitness. When I describe it, it may not sound like much. Give it a try before you discount its effectiveness.
A tabata routine involves warming up thoroughly, then doing a given exercise full out for 20 seconds, resting 10 seconds and repeating that interval eight times for a total of four minutes of exercise.
The original study was done with the athletes on an exercise bike, but it can be used with any exercise you chose.
Again, it may not sound like much reading about, but give it a try. The key is full-out intensity during the 20 second exercise period. By the end of the four minutes, those will be the longest 20 seconds you’ve ever experienced.
For the travel workout, you could “tabata” four minutes of push-ups, four minutes of sit-ups and four minutes of squats. This gives you a resistance workout that simultaneously maintains your aerobic fitness.
Challenging body weight exercises you can do are spiderman push-ups (bring your right knee to your right elbow as you lower yourself, then left knee to left elbow on the next rep) and squat-thrusts (squat and at the bottom, put your hands on the ground and thrust your legs out behind you. Bring you feet back to the squat position and stand up).
An advanced modification of the squat thrust is to do a push-up or two in the bottom position and to leap up from the bottom of the squat, actually jumping in the air.
All of this can be done without any equipment at all and without leaving your hotel room.
If you want to bring a little exercise equipment, I recommend a jump rope. It’s light and compact and adds variety to your work out.
With a portable chin up bar, you can work your back and biceps – the only elements missing in the routines above.
But even with out equipment, it is possible to return home fitter than when you left.

Consumers are facing so many options in sneakers and fitness shoes that choosing sneakers can be complicated and confusing. Sneakers are designed for specific activities such as running, basketball, tennis, and aerobics. A good alternative for fitness is a multi-purpose sneaker such as a cross trainer.

Sneakers are designed to support your feet during activity, provide traction, and protect your feet from injury. Regardless of the type of sneaker you choose, good fit of sneakers is critical. Ill-fitting sneakers can cause discomfort or blisters, or with long term use, bunions, calluses, corns, and hammertoes.

To ensure that your sneakers will fit properly, shop at the end of the day. Your feet are generally swollen from activity at this time and are the largest this part of the day. Have both of your feet measured regularly since your feet may change in size as you grow older. A person may have different sized feet. Sneakers should be sized to the larger foot. Have your feet measured while standing since your feet will expand with weightbearing.

When fitting sneakers, wear the socks you will normally wear with your sneakers. Try on both sneakers. Stand to make sure there is adequate space (1/2” or the width of your index finger) between your longest toe and the end of each sneaker. You should be able to wiggle your toes in the toe box.

Be sure the ball of your foot, the widest part, fits comfortably into the widest part of the sneaker. Walk or run in the sneakers to make sure it they are comfortable. The heel should have minimal slippage. Make sure your heel does not ride up and down when you walk.

Try several brands and models of sneakers. They will all fit differently and have different comfort characteristics. Your sneakers should feel good the day you buy them. Do not rely on a break-in period. Do not purchase sneakers that are not comfortable immediately.

Opt for sneakers that are appropriate for your activity of choice. Each has its own features for comfort and support to prevent injury. Remember, a good multi-purpose sneaker such as a cross trainer is recommended for your fitness program. Sneakers that fit properly help you stay active and do the things you enjoy.

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More and more people are now attuned to their fitness needs. Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor exercise activity, they will always take the chance to stay physically fit and healthy.Outdoor exercises are also popular nowadays. Like indoor exercises, you can get a lot of benefits like:
- little equipment is needed in order to have a good workout; but there are also exercises that don’t require any equipment at all
- no more obnoxious people or crowded gyms
- no need to drive back and forth a fitness facility
- you can enjoy the fresh air
- doesn’t require special workout outfit or make-up
- you get a lot of sunshine and vitamin D
- you can work out anytime and anywhere
Some of the reasons for preferring outdoor exercises as a fitness routine may not be included on the list but whatever your reason is, there are still other things to think about. Now that you know the benefits, the next step is to learn the different activities fit for the outdoors.
There are seven top outdoor exercises; if you want to get all sweaty, feeling great and worn out, you can check out these exercises.
Lunges – this kind of exercise should be done in perfect form so that all your leg muscles, as well as your buttock muscles will work with every motion. You can also include some variations like standing lunges, alternative, elevated, walking, and rear lunges.
Push ups – this is truly an effective exercise for your upper body but very few people do this now because they prefer press machines. The push up is a productive exercise that doesn’t require any equipment. The basic movements include standard, wide, and close grips. By doing the three basic movements alternately, you can stimulate the muscles on your shoulders, chest, and triceps. You can achieve easier movement by elevating your hands; for harder movement, try elevating your feet. If you’re brave enough, you can try clapping and bounce push ups.
Squats – doing squats the proper way can provide incredible power. Its effectiveness has been lost due to inappropriate form, improper instruction, and laziness. You can do variations like one leg, standing, pile, wide-stance, and overhead squat. By doing repetitions, you can feel your legs getting tired which means its taking its effect.
Step ups – if you do this exercise properly, then you’re doing a brutal exercise. A bench will do as your equipment, and all you have to do is to step up and down. Just make sure that your head is up at all times and your back is in a straight position. This is also a great cardio exercise.
Chin ups – also called pull ups; use a tree branch or any playground equipment that allows you to pull yourelf up and down. You can repeat this exercise as many times as you like.
Uphill sprints – try this exercise only if you can do a 100 meter dash. This is carried out by running uphill. Find a decent-sized hill and run up fast. Then walk right down. Just keep on repeating.
Duck walks – walk like a duck; squat down and stay put, then start walking. Repeat as necessary.Doing outdoor exercises the right way is hard, but the benefits you can get can’t be easily ignored.

In a quest for a healthier lifestyle, women know that fitness and exercise are important. Exercise can improve your health, increase your energy level, relieve stress, and help you to sleep better. A fit woman will remain stronger and more independent as she ages.

Sometimes the road to fitness is a difficult path when you are attempting to initiate and exercise program and eat healthier alone. Attempting to exercise daily, watching your nutrition, and making healthy lifestyle changes are often overshadowed by boredom or a too busy lifestyle. At one time or another, most women have had trouble starting or sticking with a fitness or exercise program.

Being a fit woman does not have to mean a solo journey. If you have ever had trouble initiating a fitness program or sticking with the exercise program you have started, a fitness partner may be the solution. A fitness partner is a powerful motivator. Being accountable to a fitness partner can help you start a new exercise program or stick with the exercise program over time as you continue on your road to fitness.

The right fitness partner can motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. Your fitness partner should be positive and supportive as she encourages and supports you. In choosing a fitness partner, look for someone whose fitness level is close to yours. As you become fit together, you can progress at a similar pace, and encourage each other to climb to new levels of fitness. Having similar fitness goals will allow you and your fitness partner to share triumphs and encourage you to accomplish individual fitness goals.

Keep lines of communication open with your fitness partner. A good fitness partner is honest and sensitive. Cheer each other on in your fitness successes and avoid being critical.

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It is time to get serious about starting to exercise and becoming involved in a fitness program. Your health is important. You do not need to be an athlete to be fit. The first step is the hardest.

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As we come close to yet another new year all those who have decided to finally commit to

regular exercise and stay fit raise your hands. Wow, that is a lot of people!

That’s great! Now, how about a gym membership, that sounds like the way to go right? All

that equipment that works, so many gyms to choose from, Golds, Bally Total Fitness, LA

Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and the multitude of smaller gyms, means you have everything

available to achieve fitness through exercise.

Tight tone body, great lean strong muscle, a seemingly unending supply of natural non

chemically induced energy, increased health and a positive outlook to go with the new

powerful confident healthy you.

Gym memberships are actually up 23% since 2001 based on a recent report by Smart

Money Magazine and according to the International Health, Raquet and Sportsclub

Association (IHRSA).

Sadly those new year healthy fitness commitments go up in smoke for most people within the

first 90 days according to Alan Marlatt, the director of the Addictive Behaviors Research

Center at the University of Washington.

In fact, gyms count on a drop out rate of at least 20-30% based on Meg Jordan, the editor of

American Fitness magazine.

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