What are Fitness Habits to Lose Weight?

Of late, many of you have turned figure conscious.  Some have put on weight and a few have become obese.  Fitness habits and losing weight go hand in hand in resolving this issue.

You may think that the answer is pretty straightforward. The basic theory is that in order to lose weight you must take in fewer calories than are burned for the same 24 hour period. However, quick calorie reduction causes the body to starve and thus it begins to store fat, so that it can be used later by the body as a food supply.  In order to be successful in reducing calories,  it will need to be done slowly while increasing the level of fitness. Physical activity is an important part of the formula to lose weight.

Too often it’s assumed a gym membership is a requirement and although that might be nice, for some people not being able to afford a gym membership is not a valid excuse for not getting fit.

Walking is the best activity for both burning calories and keeping your heart healthy which is also very important. When a person is extremely out of shape, first consult with your doctor and once the go ahead is given, start slow for example go for a walk around the block. As fitness improves, increase the speed of the walk or the duration of the walk.  If jogging is preferred, it can also be incorporated into the workout.

Another option is to purchase fitness equipment for the home. This equipment can include rowing machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, and ski machines.

A treadmill takes up space but overall it is a great choice but they aren’t cheap. Stay away from bells and whistles and finding an affordable treadmill will not be a problem.

Stationary bikes have been around for a long time and they are also a good choice. They take up very little room, are low impact, and a great place to start getting into shape.

Rowing machines will give a total body work out and they have minimal impact on the joints which is beneficial for anyone with joint problems. However it can take a little bit of practice getting used to.

Ski machines are also a good choice for a full body workout however they do take up a fair bit of space. If space is no problem, they are an excellent choice but do start slow as injuries can occur.

You need to take care of your intake. Start by doing a calorie calculation to determine the current calorie intake and reduce this by 250 to 500 calories a day. If the daily activity level is really high then calorie intake will need to increase proportionately.

Fitness habits and losing weight go hand in hand because you cannot have one without the other. Combining calorie reduction with increased physical activity is the start to successful weight loss.