Ruth asks…
what exercises do you recommend for quick weight loss?
I am going on Weight Watchers points system and I plan on joining the gym tomorrow. I have joined this gym before and their personal trainiers really suck, they just said for me to use the treadmill and ellipticals last time. I want to concentrate on my abs and my thighs, since those are the fattest parts of me. What other exercises can I do besides running on the treadmill or doing the elliptical, that will help me lose weight quickly?
Joe answers:
Experts recommend that you accumulate one hour of physical activity every day to stay healthy or improve our health. Obviously this is also good if you are trying to lose weight and keeping it off.
The rule is the more intensive the activity is, the shorter the duration of exercise. As you progress into activity with moderate intensity, you can cut down to 30 minutes a day for four days per week.
There are 3 types of exercise that your body needs to keep healthy - cardiovascular, flexibility and strength. Cardiovascular activities are those ranging from moderate to vigorous exercises.
Here are some of the light, moderate and vigorous activities:
Light activity : Light walking, stretching, volleyball (60 minutes)
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Richard asks…
Good exercises for fat burn/weight loss?
Hi! I'm 19, 164 lbs, and 5'5.
I'm looking to kick myself into shape in what little free time I have at college. I need some quick low-impact exercises (I just finished my recovery period from back/shoulder/leg injuries I sustained in a car accident).
I do not have any workout equipment besides what I can make out of everyday household products and a yoga mat.
My target areas are tummy, butt, and inner thighs.
Any suggestions on workout plans?
No need for diet suggestions though, I already carefully monitor my diet :).
Thank you!
Joe answers:
Doing an effective whole body conditioning and weight loss workout
can be done entirely at home without any fancy equipment. A couple of
dumbbells is all you will need. (Even if you don't have dumbbells
there is usually something lying around the house that is heavy enough
to substitute in for them).
Here is a list of 20 exercises you can do right in your own home for
a great whole body conditioning and fat loss workout.
Exercises:
Group 1:
Bodyweight Squats
Bulgarian Split Squats
Y-Squats
Prisoner Squat
Reverse Lunge
Step Ups
One Leg "Get Ups"
Group 2:
Push Ups
Push Up and Point
Mountain Climbers
Decline Push Ups
Push Ups/Stick Ups
Step Up and Press
Squat and Press
Group 3:
Plank
Side Plank
Curl and Press
One Arm Rows
Bird Dogs
One Leg Deadlifts
Pick one exercise from each group and do them all back to back for a
mini circuit of 3 exercises. Do each exercise for a timed interval of
10 seconds for a total of 30 seconds per mini circuit.
As you get better at them work up to doing each exercise for 20
seconds for a total of 60 seconds per mini circuit.
Take 30-60 seconds rest between mini circuits.
For beginners do a total of 3 mini circuits to start. Working up to 4
or 5 as you get better at them.
Once you're ready to move to the next level add a second mini circuit
by choose 3 different exercises (one from each grouping). Do your
second mini circuit with the same time of work to rest ratio as your
fist.
If you feel you are already at an advanced level you can add one or
two more mini circuits up to a total of 4 mini circuits. These 20
exercises are just an example of what is possible, there are dozens
more that would work in this mini circuit style, you can incorporate
any exercise that you like into these mini circuits. This style of
workout is a great complete whole body conditioning and fat loss
program you can do right at home in under 45 minutes.
Lizzie asks…
What exercises focus more on quick weight loss than gaining muscle?
My BMI is where it should be, but I can definitely pinch fat in some areas that I don't like. I think losing 10-15 pounds would be great. I already have good muscles, especially in the legs, and I don't want to get all bulgy like a man. (I'm female and 17)
Usually when I exercise, I run. Today I did just a few crunches, sit-ups, push-ups and some yoga in the morning (to tone my waist), and in the evening I walked and ran 2 miles (in 25-30 minutes.) Are these good for speeding weight loss, or are they mainly for muscles? Thanks : )
Joe answers:
Running will not bulk you up if you look at almost any runner (olimpic marathon etc) they are not arnold swazzernegger they are slender thats what running does working with your body weight is the best way to do anything a lot of it also comes down to genetics if you dont have a manly physique by now chances are you wont be able to get all huge and manly it also has to do with muscle density some of the big muscled guy are weak as piss cause theyve got no density
i used to know this big muscly man/gorrilla he woulda bin 6 ft same height as me (exept im a twig and have a girly figure )one day teacher says carry these concrete blocks down the road the gorrilla man could hardly pick one up and carry it when i was gettin old mate headley to stack em up on mi i was carryin 3 at a time which equates to about >60kg and i only weighed 65 at the time now im 70 cause i got lazy and stared eatin heaps
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