| The best exercises for quick weight loss in my | | | | body types and ages. |
| opinion are activities that you enjoy because you will | | | | Bicycling: You can see how much fun it is to ride a |
| be more apt to continue doing them over a long | | | | bike by watching children at play. They race, set up |
| period of time. | | | | obstacle courses, and go over jumps. I am not |
| Many people think that starting an exercise program | | | | suggesting that you have to "pop wheelies" again like |
| will mean months of agony in front of them. | | | | you might have done in your younger days but it |
| However, staying active and being physically fit can | | | | might be time to add bicycling to your regular work |
| and should be fun! | | | | out routine. Biking is a wonderful family activity; in |
| If you vary your exercise routine by choosing | | | | fact your kids will be thrilled if you suggest a "family |
| activities that you really enjoy, you will be more likely | | | | bike hike" this upcoming weekend. |
| to stick with it. Don't forget that movement doesn't | | | | Golf: Ditch the golf cart and walk the course to reap |
| have be done in a gym, it can be done by adding | | | | the benefits of this wonderful sport! |
| new activities or bumping up the intensity, or adding | | | | Hiking: Hiking in the woods is one of my all-time |
| extra steps to almost anything you are doing. | | | | favorite exercise activities. It allows you to enjoy |
| The benefits of exercise and being active include: | | | | nature and a 180 pound person will burn |
| increased muscle tone, weight loss, stress relief, an | | | | approximately 257 calories per half hour of trekking |
| increase in personal satisfaction, and of course it will | | | | through the woods. |
| improve your inner body as well. (heart, lungs, and | | | | Gardening & Yard Work: Pushing a lawn mower |
| circulation) | | | | around the yard, pulling weeds, trimming the hedges, |
| My recommendations for the best exercises for | | | | raking leaves, and chopping wood are among the |
| quick weight loss include: | | | | many calorie burners you can do in your yard. This is |
| Dancing: Invite a few friends to go out for a night of | | | | a win-win activity: a beautiful yard and a healthier you! |
| dancing. A person weighing 180 pounds can burn | | | | Racquet Sports: Grab a racquet and hit the courts! |
| approximately 193 calories after dancing at a night | | | | You can burn approximately 300 calories playing |
| club for 30 minutes. Last year I took a country line | | | | racquetball or tennis. |
| dancing class which I enjoyed tremendously and I felt | | | | Skating: When was the last time you laced on a pair |
| the health benefits almost immediately. | | | | of skates? Rediscover this winter time activity and |
| My friend's daughter who is now in her 20's has | | | | bring a child along for extra fun! This made me think |
| signed up to take ballet classes for the first time in | | | | of sledding. Wow, imagine the calories burned when |
| her life. If ballet or line dancing isn't your style look for | | | | you walk your sled back up the hill! |
| dance classes and clubs in your community to include: | | | | The list of fun exercise activities can go on and on. |
| hula, belly dancing, tap, jazz, modern, ballroom | | | | Try some to figure out which are your personal best |
| dancing, Irish step dancing, and square dancing. | | | | exercises for quick weight loss...you might be |
| Dancing is a "feel-good" activity that is perfect for all | | | | surprised at how much fun exercise can be! |