Instant Weight Loss Strategies That Anyone Can Use

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, fast 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.

Fast 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.

Fast 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.

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

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