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Instant Weight Loss Strategies That Anyone Can Use

By: famoustrainer You've probably heard it a hundred times before but I will
say it again, incidental activity is very important in the
process of losing weight as you can burn more calories
than relying on dietary means alone.

Fat is burned from the body when cells oxidize to release
energy in the form of exercise or movement. When the
exercise is done slowly to moderately then the majority of
energy is taken from the fat stores.

The loss of fat comes from fat cells all over the body, not
from one or more specific area's so spot reduction of a
certain area is not possible. The main priority of this article
is to show you the quickest and safest way to lose fat from
the body.

The key to effective aerobic training that burns off the
maximum amount of fat is long-term consistency not
intensity. It doesn't matter if you run a mile, jog a mile or
walk a mile you will burn exactly the same amount of
calories.

The best exercise by far for the purpose of fat-loss is fast
walking either indoors on the treadmill or outdoors. What
many don't know is that walking produces a greater
percentage of fat loss as opposed to jogging or running.

Other aerobic activities are the treadmill, bike, climber or
any other training gear found in or out of the gym.

Walk or exercise until you are mildly puffing and hold that
rate until the allotted time. If your aerobic activities leave
you panting or breathless, your going too hard, your
energy is coming from your carbohydrate reserves and not
from your fat stores.

Try fast walking for one hour a day every day of the week if
you are able.

Here are some of the benefits of Fast Walking.

* Easy to Perform
* Most Conventional
* All Natural Body Movement
* Doesn't Cause Injuries
* Can Be Done Anywhere
* The Best Minimal Effort Exercise for Fat Loss

Research shows that regular, brisk walking is one of the
best exercises we can do for overall fitness. It suits people
of all ages and fitness levels, it's easy to get started and
there's no complicated technique to learn or equipment to
buy.

Walking is an excellent way to get fit because it uses nearly
all the muscles and, as you have to carry your body weight,
you can get a good workout from it.

It's also safer on the joints and the back than most other
forms of exercise because you're not jumping up and
down, so the impact is low.

Studies have shown that taking a daily 20-minute walk can
reduce the risk of heart attack as much as 50%, it also
reduces high blood pressure and helps to burn fat to keep
weight under control.

Walking and other weight bearing exercises (Strength
training) helps to increase bone mass, which protects
against osteoporosis and bone fractures.

In the first two weeks, go for a 20-minute walk every other
day and then increase this to 40 minutes. At first try to do
five 20-minute walks per week totalling 100 minutes a
week. Once you get used to the regular exercise, increase
this to 40 minutes for five times a week.

You can then gradually increase this as you see fit, if you
want to walk every day for 40 minutes or even an hour so
be it. Remember the more you walk the more fat that will
be burned off.

The best pace for fitness training will make you slightly
breathless, but you should still be comfortable and be able
to carry on a conversation.

As you get fitter, you'll want to stretch a little harder to keep
your heart rate up. Try lengthening your strides, increasing
your pace. Keep your shoulders back, your chest lifted and
your tummy pulled in when you walk, hold your head up
for open, easy breathing.

Practical Tips...

* If your feeling stressed, try counting your steps repeatedly
from one to ten as you walk, this helps some people
achieve a meditative effect and can be a great tension
reliever when practiced over a full 40 minutes.

* Time yourself, measure the distance or increase the
gradient to make the workout more challenging. Drink
plenty of fluids during and after your walk.

* Make safety your first consideration. Don't walk after dark
except in well-lit, busy places. Start the walk slowly, and
then gradually increase the pace.

So, go ahead in all other activities try to move, move,
move. Try parking the car further away from your
destination so you can walk the extra distance, hide all
your remote controls so you have to get up and change the
channels manually.

These all help burn those extra calories and body fat from
your frame.

Article Source: http://www.lifeweightloss.com

Gary Matthews is the author of the popular fitness eBooks Maximum Weight Loss and Maximum Weight Gain. Please visit www.maximumfitness.com right now for your 'free' weight loss e-course.

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