If you are overweight, and you likely are since you are reading this article, then you know the amazing amount of information out there in order to help you to lose weight. Some of it is good, some of it is not so good. Of course, there are two things that you must do in order to lose weight and keep it off. Diet, and exercise. I’ll be talking about exercise in this article.
By far, the most useful and efficient exercises are the ones that increase your metabolism. That way you will burn more fat around the clock instead of only when you are exercising. The idea is to maximize your metabolism with the least amount of effort.
Most people get this part of the equation wrong. They figure that the more they exercise, the better. Not quite. While running on the treadmill for an hour every night will burn some fat off, it doesn’t have nearly as good as an effect on your metabolism as other exercises.
Exercises that are great for this are ones that work all your large muscle groups. Back, chest, legs, buttocks. And when you do lots of repetitions, with low weight, or resistance, you can’t get much better effect on your metabolism.
A great way to work most of your large muscle groups is through body weight exercise. These are easy, quick, and you don’t need any special equipment. You can do them right next to your bed when you wake up in the morning. And you likely know how to do them, anyway. Sit ups, push ups, squats, back bridges, and any form of yoga. If you know anybody that is an avid yoga practitioner, you know they likely have a lean, thin, muscular body.
Once you start doing just a few minutes of these a day, you’ll be completely amazed at how quickly you will see results. And once you start to see just a few small results, you’ll be hooked for good, and on your way to life long fitness and health.
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