77 EXERCISE ADVICE  FOR WEIGHT LOSE

Well, you knew it was coming, didn’t you?  We’ve discussed at least 55 ways to adjust your eating habits.

Some of the tips we covered will help your metabolism burn extra calories, but the bottom line is that you still need to burn more calories than you consume if you wish to lose those extra pounds. 

The dawn of the Information Age has given us more labor-saving devices than any other period in history. Along with this knowledge, we have settled into a more sedentary lifestyle. 

Taking a little trip back in time can open our eyes.  A typical day for your great-grandmother began long before sunrise. 

She was usually the first to awaken so she could have a hearty breakfast on the table for the rest of the family. 

Always warm up before beginning your exercise activity using smooth and fluid movement.  The purpose of the warm-up is to minimize discomfort 

And prevent injury and loosen up your muscles for the exercise to come. 

EXERCISE ADVICE FOR WEIGHT LOSE

Begin with a couple of deep breaths, inhaling through the nose and exhaling from your mouth.

EXERCISE ADVICE FOR WEIGHT LOSE

When you plan to walk or run, do just a few hundred yards at a slower walk or a gentler jog.

EXERCISE ADVICE FOR WEIGHT LOSE

Use the cool-down routine in the reverse of the warm-up, gently slowing down.  This will enable your breathing and heart rate to return to normal.

Learn to listen to your body and differentiate between good pain and bad pain. Never exercise on a full or empty stomach.

Always use stretching routines.  These are not just for jocks and fitness gurus but should be used by everyone.  The older you are, the more important this becomes as you can help retain flexibility 

 A good range of movement for all your daily activities. 

Do not bounce when warming up with stretching as you can cause tears in your muscle fibers.

Drink plenty of water to reduce the chance of dehydration.  Experts usually recommend 16 ounces either one or two hours before exercising.

When warming up and stretching, use the movements for five to ten minutes.  This will help to loosen your muscles.