With the New Year comes resolutions and one of the most popular is weight loss. While it may seem like a great New Year’s resolution, finding the proper method for achieving it can be a little tricky. We have all heard about juice cleanses, diet plans, and other methods for achieving weight loss and yes, some of these may have some merits, but the best and most effective manner is a lifestyle change. So how do we achieve a lifestyle change that leads us down the path of healthy weight loss? Whether it’s joining a gym or using a yoga mat and a DVD player to turn the living room into a yoga studio, regular exercise can be the answer to that question and HPFY can help you achieve your goal.
In our quest to lead a healthier lifestyle we have all heard about the benefits of exercise in our daily lives. Many times, this goes in one ear and out the other. Do we truly understand the benefits that exercising regularly can give us? Exercise can reduce the risk of:
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Besides avoiding these negative health issues, regular exercise can help you improve your mental health by increasing or improving your overall mood and helping you manage stress. As you can see, that is an impressive list of negative health effects that can be overcome by exercise.
Yes, exercise has a multitude of health benefits and none is greater than exercising to lose weight. It’s actually a simple math equation: burn more calories than you intake. This simple equation can lead to weight loss and help maintain a healthy weight. Exercise increases metabolism (how many calories you burn in the day) and helps you maintain and increase lean body mass, which can go further in helping you lose weight by increasing the number of calories you burn every day.
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Some exercises that are great for weight loss can include:
Weight loss never comes easy but adhering to an exercise routine can be your best bet. Remember to start easy and increase your intensity gradually to avoid potential injury. Also, be sure to consult your physician or physical therapist before beginning any exercise plan to be sure you are being safe and doing exercises that won’t injure you.
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