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Exercise Guidelines for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
Published: Nov 11, 2023
Exercise can significantly boost weight loss efforts when paired with diet. Discover the guidelines to maximize your exercise routine.
Tailoring Exercise to Your Needs
It's essential to design an exercise program that fits your health and physical conditions. Factors like age, existing health issues, and personal preferences should guide your choice. This personalized approach ensures safety and effectiveness.
Combining Aerobic and Resistance Exercise
For optimal results, a mix of aerobic and resistance exercises is recommended. Aerobic exercises improve cardiovascular health, while resistance training boosts muscle strength. Together, they enhance overall fitness and aid in weight loss.
How Much Exercise Is Enough?
To lose weight, aim to burn 1000 to 1200 calories weekly through exercise. For weight maintenance, more than 60 minutes of activity daily may be necessary. Remember, any increase in physical activity can yield health benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exercise programs should be customized based on health, age, and preferences.
A combination of aerobic and resistance exercises is most effective.
Aim to burn 1000 to 1200 calories weekly through exercise.
Maintaining weight loss often requires more than 60 minutes of activity daily.
Wrapping Up
Combining different types of exercise can effectively aid weight loss and improve health.
References
- Piercy KL, Troiano RP, Ballard RM, et al. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
- Jensen MD, Ryan DH, Apovian CM, et al. 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS guideline for the management of overweight and obesity in adults.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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