The quest to loss weight has been traced back to medieval
times; however, this century has marked the highest. The major reasons why
obese persons seek for best methods to shed weight is not just in shedding fat
or being in shape but to keep the organs safe, avoid diseases associated with
obesity and avoidance of early death.
Physical exercises are the fundamental approach to weight
loss alongside eating healthy balanced diet. Veterans Affairs Health Care
System found that the amount of exercise a person could engage in without
reaching exhaustion was a strong predictor of survival. Without exercise most
of the food we eat to watch our weights may not work effectively. The benefits
of exercise to losing weight cannot be overemphasized, therefore let us
highlight the benefits of four major types of exercises necessary for persons
who want to loss weight.
1. Walking
Walking actually helps to reduce blood pressure and the risk of suffering heart
attack which are common disease and sufferings among persons with heavy weight.
In staying healthy with walking requires time commitment. How much? “According
to Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living, if you’re walking
at a moderate pace, you need to work towards logging a total of 60 minutes a
day - in periods of at least 10 minutes each” Brisk walking for 30 or 60
minutes daily may also keep you healthy. Some experts recommend wearing
lightweight footwear that breathes and that has flexible soles, good arch
supports, cushioned insoles, and comfortable toe room. Please note moderate
walking as a form of exercise for obesity is recommended for persons who are
old or with major coronary heart diseases.
2. Jogging
Another yet effective way to help heavy weight persons is if they can jog.
Jogging is running at a slow pace. Some experts say jogging has been found to
be most effective and efficient way to achieve cardiovascular fitness. However,
because of its high impact, jogging is more likely to cause muscle and joint
injury. Hence, joggers are reminded and encouraged to wear adequate shoes, do
stretching and perform jogging with moderation.
3. Swimming
Weight loss is synonymous with swimming. In reducing weight one needs to affect
all part of the body in and out. Swimming exercises all the major muscle groups
in your body. It helps to keep the joints flexible, and it can give you
virtually all the cardiovascular benefits of jogging. Because swimming is
gentler on the body, it is often recommended for people with heavy weight
problems. Word of caution please avoid swimming alone.
4. Rebounding
This aerobic form of exercise is ideal for heavy weight people. It requires the
use of the a small trampoline. The exercise simply involves bouncing on the
trampoline. The good thing is that rebounding improves both blood and lymphatic
circulation, increases the capacity of the heart and lungs, and improves muscle
tone, coordination and balance.
For healthy living, heavy weights should consider the above
exercises and practice them with utmost care and consistency. Healthy living
should not be compromised; neglect of these exercises is tantamount to
committing suicide which I believe you don’t consider right now.
