Exercise

Burning calories and losing weight

Exercise is the encouraging of body movement and activities that promote optimum functioning of the whole body system. This is usually achieved by simple and consistent every day activities e.g. walking, gardening household chores etc. It may be increased by more exerting forms of activities like running, dancing, swimming, other sports, and gym. Exercise increases metabolic rate and burns off more calories. Hence, it is helpful in maintaining or losing weight (when it is increased).

I believe it is better to embark on simple activities that can be maintained than the more exertive ones that will soon be abandoned. Dr. Chris Steele of The Family GP shared his proven Fat Farewell Plan and how healthy body weights were achieved by just maintaining active life –styles.

Many people choose to pursue their drive to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and healthy heart by exercising with different types of gadgets and machines e.g. the treadmill, work-out machines at the gym and sports centres, etc. It is always advisable to consult your GP before embarking on any of the more strenuous exercises. You can get some simple equipment for some stretch exercises.There are also some instructions on video tapes that you can get: www.amazon.co,uk