Best Exercises For Losing Weight
If your goal is to lose weight, you likely know that there are a few major components that you need to pay attention to.
They are as follows…
Nutrition
Exercise
Rest/Recovery
All are SUPER important, each for their own reasons.
And there are a ton of different aspects of each, along with a lot of conflicting information as well.
So in this article, I’m going to do a deep dive into the exercise portion.
Specifically, the BEST exercises to help you reach your weight loss goals.
Now, this does NOT mean that these are the ONLY exercises that can help you lose weight.
There are numerous exercises that can help with weight loss, and I definitely won't be able to include them all in this article.
These are just the most effective in my own personal experience as a fitness coach who has helped multiple people reach their weight loss goals through my online coaching program.
So let’s get into it.
Here are the BEST exercises for losing weight.
Number one is…
STRENGTH TRAINING
Now I know what you’re thinking.
You thought this article was going to be a list of 5-10 movements that would make you lose weight.
And I would LOVE to be able to give you 5-10 moves that would make you lose weight.
But unfortunately, they don't exist.
There is no ‘magic pill’ just like there are no ‘magic exercises.’
However, strength training in general is one of the most effective modes of exercise for weight loss.
Here’s why.
While eating in a calorie deficit is that only way to lose weight, strength training can aid in this immensely.
Strength training and building muscle can help improve your metabolism, meaning you burn more calories at rest just by strength training.
But this isn’t the only reason that strength training helps with weight loss.
The act of building of muscle also improves your overall physique.
So in most cases, you don't need to lose as much weight to achieve your dream physique when you have more muscle.
And lastly, getting stronger dramatically improves your ability to be active, which is extremely important for weight loss.
The stronger you are, the easier it is to move safely, comfortably, and without injury.
So in the end, strength training is a super effective and beneficial tool for weight loss.
Now, knowing where to start with strength training is a barrier for a lot of people.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, there is so much information out there, and it's hard to know what is good info and what is bad.
Plus, the gym can be a very intimidating place especially if you don't know what you’re doing.
This is why I always make sure people in my online coaching program go into the gym with a plan.
So they know exactly what they’re doing for each workout, and they stay on track for their goals.
But if you are unsure where to start with your strength training, I have a completely FREE Fat Loss Program on my website that has 3 complete strength training workouts along with form videos.
It's a GREAT resource to get you started, so get your copy here!
Now number two of best exercises for losing weight is…
STEADY STATE CARDIO
Steady state cardio is any form of cardio done at more of an ‘endurance pace’ or a steady/moderate effort for an extended period of time.
And there are a ton of forms of steady state cardio.
Walking (my personal favorite), biking, elyptical-ing, or any of a number of cardio machines that allow you to maintain a steady pace for an extended period of time.
Here is why steady state cardio is so effective for weight loss.
Pretty much all steady state cardio options, specifically the ones that I listed above, are low impact, low stress, and relatively low intensity.
However, they are still able to elevate the heart rate, increase respiratory rate, and most importantly, burn calories and contribute to your overall calorie deficit.
(Quick reminder that the only way to lose weight is by achieving a calorie deficit AKA eating less calories than you burn)
Steady state cardio also doesn’t cause a ton of soreness typically, so it doesn’t negatively effect strength training or your ability to perform activities of daily living.
Because of all this, steady state cardio is typically easier for people to do, and is an easier habit to adhere to consistently for an extended period of time.
And consistency across multiple months is KEY to weight loss.
Contrary to popular belief, you don't actually need a ton of steady state cardio for it to be effective.
About 20-30 minutes, 3-5 days per week is a great place for the general majority of people.
And don't overthink what ‘form’ of steady state to do.
My personal favorite is walking, but whatever you’re into that you think you can stick to, works great.
So, to conclude, these are the two exercise modalities that I would recommend to anyone who wants to lose weight.
And these are the same principles that I preach to all of my online coaching clients!
If you start with these two and develop consistent, sustainable habits within each…
You will have a ton of success, and you will CRUSH your weight loss goals.
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