Dieting - How to Burn Calories to Lose Weight
Diet & Weight Loss
Tips for Burning Calories
Regarding weight loss, what
does 'burning calories' mean in simple lingo?
Calories represent energy. In turn, energy is used to fuel the body as well as in meeting the nutritional requirements of the body. And of course, energy
is obtained through the foods and beverages consumed
in the daily diet. When an excess of energy (calories) is consumed, it
is stored in the fat cells
for future use - no matter what food source the energy came from (even skinny carrots). Too little calories,
and the body draws the stored energy from the
fat cells.
Decreasing calories in the daily diet is just one method that will assist in weight loss. When combined with exercise,
the dieter has an unbeatable team for weight
loss.
However, when the term 'burning calories' is mentioned, it generally refers to activity and exercise.
What are the best exercises for burning calories?
The best exercises for burning calories include activities that involve the heart and lungs. Keeping this in mind, here is our short list of the best exercises for burning calories: jogging, fast walking, climbing stairs, trampoline, jumping rope, swimming, horseback riding, roller skating, tennis and hiking.
Special Note: Be sure to get your doctor's approval before beginning any exercise plan.
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