Move That Body

If you are settled on a weight loss program, you have probably been losing weight more or less steadily for a while now. Even if there have been a lot of ups and downs and you still have a long way to go, think back to the day you started and congratulate yourself on all of your progress since that day.

Now would be a good time to read your main diet book over. And take a look through your daily exercise diary to see how far you have come in improving your fitness.

Remember, it’s not just about weight loss. You’re probably a lot fitter and healthier too. But there’s still room for improvement.

As Jefferson said, walking is great exercise. It’s a simple form of cardiovascular training that strengthens the heart as well as most of the major muscle groups.

Along with other weight bearing exercises like running or playing sports, walking is also good for strengthening the bones and increasing bone density.

If you are still significantly overweight, you may want to continue with walking as your main form of fitness training. Or you may be ready for a change.

The only disadvantage to walking is that it takes a lot of time. Walking one mile and running one mile will bring approximately the same benefits in terms of fitness, but walking takes maybe twice as long. So 10 minutes of running is about equal to 20 minutes of walking.

This means that as we become fitter, we are likely to look for other types of exercise that are more intensive. This helps us to use the time available for fitness training in the most efficient way.

We can also start to think about resistance training using weights or machines. This will help to sculpt the body, making us look slimmer. It also develops muscles that will speed up our metabolism.

Weight loss is bound to slow down after a while. Concentrating on fitness now will help you maintain interest and keep you focused on the benefits of your new lifestyle.