When it comes to weight loss, exercise is an indispensable part. No weight loss pills or teas are as effective as exercise. Exercise not only burns fat in our bodies but also exercises various parts of our bodies, achieving the goal of slimming and fitness. So how much do we know about exercise for weight loss?
Most people know that exercise is essential for weight loss, but some people don’t fully understand it and believe that any exercise will lead to weight loss. This isn’t true; some exercises only build muscle and don’t actually help with weight loss. So, what are the most effective exercises for weight loss? The most effective exercises for burning body fat include walking, stretching, jogging, foot massage, hot baths, and dancing. Of course, there are time requirements for these activities. For example, walking for two hours daily, especially brisk walking on inclines, is most effective at burning fat. Similarly, jogging needs to be sustained for at least half an hour to burn body fat. The same applies to hot baths; the water doesn’t need to be very hot. Spending 20 minutes in water slightly warmer than body temperature can accelerate metabolism.
You don’t need strenuous exercise to burn body fat. Long-duration aerobic exercise is more effective at burning fat. Short-duration exercise, high-intensity exercise, and short-duration high-intensity exercise only strengthen muscles and do not help with weight loss.
Walking is an excellent way to lose weight, and for those who are severely obese, slow walking is the most effective method. Walking for weight loss can be done gradually in stages. In the initial stage, you can correct poor walking posture to allow your body to adapt to slow walking, gradually establishing a routine of 20 minutes a day, three times a week. After adapting, you can gradually increase the pace and duration, about 30-40 minutes each time, also three times a week. After a period of time, you can try to speed up the pace and further increase the duration, to 45 minutes each time, three times a week. This gradual progression is key, and in the final stage, consistency is crucial. If you persist, you will find your weight gradually decreasing. The pace of this slow walking is naturally up to you, and the most important thing is to maintain correct posture-head up, chest out-to avoid becoming increasingly tired.
Another way to lose weight by walking is brisk walking. Walk with your head up, chest out, and long strides. This way of walking can help improve bodily functions and is the best way for people who don’t have a habit of exercising to lose weight.
Walking to lose weight seems simple, but it takes persistence to be effective. Therefore, consistency is the most important thing if you want to control your weight.
