simple-weightlosstips.com http://simple-weightlosstips.com Simple weight loss solutions Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:24:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Loose Weight With Calorie Restriction http://simple-weightlosstips.com/loose-weight-with-calorie-restriction/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/loose-weight-with-calorie-restriction/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:04:54 +0000 http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=106 I usually focus on tips that will take weight off quickly and keep it off but this tip is more long term than simple weight loss. It is more health encompassing than simple weight loss or muscle building. It is about longevity and the way that your diet effects your overall longevity.

You may [...]]]> I usually focus on tips that will take weight off quickly and keep it off but this tip is more long term than simple weight loss. It is more health encompassing than simple weight loss or muscle building. It is about longevity and the way that your diet effects your overall longevity.

You may have heard of a calorie restriction diet and the truth is that virtually any diet under the sun, with the exception of maybe Atkins is a calorie restriction diet. When people refer to a calorie restriction diet they are really referring to a lifestyle. This particular lifestyle attempts to shift the focus away from eating. It is well documented that people who do not carry excess weight are much healthier and it is also quite apparent that we need to eat to live but the jury has been arguing about how much we need to eat for a long time.

We are evolutionarily wired to consume more than we need because we can never be sure where the next meal will come from or when the next drought will happen. This simply isn’t the case anymore but our bodies and brains haven’t caught up to our rapid lifestyle changes yet. We have also grown up in a culture that tells us to finish everything on our plate. The problem is that our plates have continued to get bigger over the years. Finishing a restaurant portion of food these days can easily give you more than enough calories for a few days.

Calorie restriction is basically a balancing act between being hungry and having enough. It is not about depriving yourself of food but only providing what is really necessary. It can be very difficult for people to make this switch because virtually everything in popular culture screams of over consumption. That is why this is considered a lifestyle change.

The traditional calorie restricter may ver well be a vegetarian or at least a flexitarian who only eats meat on a occasion and when they do eat meat they will be aware of the quality of meat that they are consuming. Many restricters will only eat meat when they are aware that their body is in need. For example after a marathon or heavy workout.

Restricters will generally not consume excess calories in the form of drinks like soda or alcohol.

After all of this it is time for a specific definition, calorie restriction is attempting to eat 20 – 40% below your calorie threshold while still maintaining all of your required nutrients. It goes without saying that this can be a challenge but it gets easier as you start to understand how to spot nutrient dense food.

Some of the benefits of a calorie restriction diet include:

The most obvious benefit of calorie restriction is the weight loss associated with the lifestyle. Your body is able to normalize and actually come to its ideal set point which allows all of your systems to function in optimal balance.

Some of the most shocking benefits also manifest later in life as it becomes apparent that calorie restriction has actually slowed down the aging process. Your body becomes used to functioning with less and is better able to utilize the nutrients that it has available. This means that muscle deterioration slows down. If you have ever watched someone that you love get old you are well aware of the dangers of muscle wasting and that this can actually be one of the big strikes that takes you out in the end.

It has also been found that the body starts to improve on the genetic level. When calories are restricted your body must basically do more with less. This leads to an evolutionary process in which the cells in your body that do not function optimally are replaced with ones that function more efficiently.

There are many ongoing studies into the calorie restricted lifestyle and it is now thought that changes on the genetic level are occurring. This means that this particular lifestyle can actually have a significant impact on future generations. Good health could possibly be one of the best gifts you could give to your future generations.

Many people look at this as an extreme sort of lifestyle but what should be remembered is that this is simply a way of eating. If it isn’t working for you change. If you are having a difficult time get support from the network of people that are also trying to live this healthy lifestyle. Different people respond to diets differently so if you find that this is not for you, change.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/loose-weight-with-calorie-restriction//feed 63 How to Effectively Use Supersets http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-effectively-use-supersets/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-effectively-use-supersets/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:05:50 +0000 http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=103 All weight loss tips are not created equally. There are plenty of urban legends about how to loose weight quickly that simply do not work or are not sustainable. The truth of the matter is that you have to make some lifestyle changes to loose weight and keep it off. Diet plays [...]]]> All weight loss tips are not created equally. There are plenty of urban legends about how to loose weight quickly that simply do not work or are not sustainable. The truth of the matter is that you have to make some lifestyle changes to loose weight and keep it off. Diet plays about 80% of the roll in your weight management program with exercise and regular activity playing the other 20%. Yes it is the old 80/20 principle again. Yet this 20% can really make a difference.

It can be the difference between looking average and having a 6 pack. The difference between just being able to get your favorite jeans on or really being in great physical shape. The question is how to you get there? The answer is:

Super Sets

Using supersets to get a great workout out has a number of benefits. First the high intensity burns a lot of fat and revs up the metabolism for hours to come after a workout. The high cardiovascular output required to maintain a superset workout will also catapult you into a stratospheric level of fitness. Using all of your large muscle groups during a workout will stimulate lots of growth hormone and cause your muscles to be primed for growth. There are many other reasons but I see these as most important. So the question becomes how do I do a good superset workout?

How to do a Superset Workout

First, choose two exercises that work opposing muscle groups. My favorites are push ups and pull ups, squats and deadlifts, Military press and lunges, among many others. You may notice that all of these exercises focus on full body exercises and that is no coincidence. Doing full body exercises burns that max number of calories and also hits all of the smaller muscles like the biceps and calfs.

Try to set your exercises up as close to each other as possible, if you are in a busy gym it can be a challenge to commander two stations at a time but I would encourage you make it work. This may mean finding a better time to workout off peak or doing specific exercises that are close together or utilize the same piece of equipment.

Decide how many reps you are going to do. I suggest picking a number between 10 – 20. Now choose a weight that will allow you do preform the first set and complete all reps without cheating. You will be weary by the end so don’t hesitate to drop the weight a little bit.

Complete your exercises with no more than 30 seconds in between sets, less if possible. Your goal should be to not rest at all and let your opposing muscle group recover while you are working the opposite. This is a fitness tip that will really get your endurance up. Do at least 3 sets for both exercises

- Your last set should be a struggle and if you are able to do your last rep with good form it is time to add weight.

Do at least 6 exercises with this same set up and structure.

When you are finished with this workout you will be worn out and need to take some recovery time. Do not do this workout for more than one day in a row.

Other Things to Keep in Mind

The higher your reps the fewer sets you should do, but 3 sets is minimum. I know some people who do as many as 10 sets of a specific exercise.

This workout can be adapted to be a full body workout or it can be a lower body and upper body split. I do it both ways but if I do a split I may do the workout 4 times a week instead of just 3. Doing upper body and lower body on different days will allow you to workout 2 days in a row. I would suggest taking the third day off.

If you are focusing on full body movements don’t worry about abs, arms, or calf. They will get plenty of exercise from the full body movements. This is about using your time effectively and spending half of your workout time focusing on some of your smallest muscle groups is not time effective.

Change your workouts, exercises, weights, and reps on a regular basis to keep your body guessing. This will prevent adaptation and stimulate grow.

Progress every workout by keeping a log of your workout. It is easy to forget what you did last time you were in the gym, but if you kept a record you will see that you need to add 5 pounds to your bench press on the last set. Keeping records is for beginners and people serious about seeing results.

There is always more but for now this should be enough to get you started on a great super set workout. If you are trying to achieve maximum fitness this is the way to go or if you are simply looking for a weight loss tip this is a great way to maximize your efforts.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-effectively-use-supersets//feed 107 The Superset Route to Fitness http://simple-weightlosstips.com/the-superset-route-to-fitness/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/the-superset-route-to-fitness/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:58:47 +0000 http://simple-weightlosstips.com/the-superset-route-to-fitness/ All weight loss tips are not created equally. There are plenty of urban legends about how to loose weight quickly that simply do not work or are not sustainable. The truth of the matter is that you have to make some lifestyle changes to loose weight and keep it off. Diet plays [...]]]> All weight loss tips are not created equally. There are plenty of urban legends about how to loose weight quickly that simply do not work or are not sustainable. The truth of the matter is that you have to make some lifestyle changes to loose weight and keep it off. Diet plays about 80% of the roll in your weight management program with exercise and regular activity playing the other 20%. Yes it is the old 80/20 principle again. Yet this 20% can really make a difference.

It can be the difference between looking average and having a 6 pack. The difference between just being able to get your favorite jeans on or really being in great physical shape. The question is how to you get there? The answer is:

Super Sets

Using supersets to get a great workout out has a number of benefits. First the high intensity burns a lot of fat and revs up the metabolism for hours to come after a workout. The high cardiovascular output required to maintain a superset workout will also catapult you into a stratospheric level of fitness. Using all of your large muscle groups during a workout will stimulate lots of growth hormone and cause your muscles to be primed for growth. There are many other reasons but I see these as most important. So the question becomes how do I do a good superset workout?

How to do a Superset Workout

First, choose two exercises that work opposing muscle groups. My favorites are push ups and pull ups, squats and deadlifts, Military press and lunges, among many others. You may notice that all of these exercises focus on full body exercises and that is no coincidence. Doing full body exercises burns that max number of calories and also hits all of the smaller muscles like the biceps and calfs.

Try to set your exercises up as close to each other as possible, if you are in a busy gym it can be a challenge to commander two stations at a time but I would encourage you make it work. This may mean finding a better time to workout off peak or doing specific exercises that are close together or utilize the same piece of equipment.

Decide how many reps you are going to do. I suggest picking a number between 10 – 20. Now choose a weight that will allow you do preform the first set and complete all reps without cheating. You will be weary by the end so don’t hesitate to drop the weight a little bit.

Complete your exercises with no more than 30 seconds in between sets, less if possible. Your goal should be to not rest at all and let your opposing muscle group recover while you are working the opposite. This is a fitness tip that will really get your endurance up. Do at least 3 sets for both exercises

- Your last set should be a struggle and if you are able to do your last rep with good form it is time to add weight.

Do at least 6 exercises with this same set up and structure.

When you are finished with this workout you will be worn out and need to take some recovery time. Do not do this workout for more than one day in a row.

Other Things to Keep in Mind

The higher your reps the fewer sets you should do, but 3 sets is minimum. I know some people who do as many as 10 sets of a specific exercise.

This workout can be adapted to be a full body workout or it can be a lower body and upper body split. I do it both ways but if I do a split I may do the workout 4 times a week instead of just 3. Doing upper body and lower body on different days will allow you to workout 2 days in a row. I would suggest taking the third day off.

If you are focusing on full body movements don’t worry about abs, arms, or calf. They will get plenty of exercise from the full body movements. This is about using your time effectively and spending half of your workout time focusing on some of your smallest muscle groups is not time effective.

Change your workouts, exercises, weights, and reps on a regular basis to keep your body guessing. This will prevent adaptation and stimulate grow.

Progress every workout by keeping a log of your workout. It is easy to forget what you did last time you were in the gym, but if you kept a record you will see that you need to add 5 pounds to your bench press on the last set. Keeping records is for beginners and people serious about seeing results.

There is always more but for now this should be enough to get you started on a great super set workout. If you are trying to achieve maximum fitness this is the way to go or if you are simply looking for a weight loss tip this is a great way to maximize your efforts.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/the-superset-route-to-fitness//feed 64 How to Loose Weight http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-loose-weight/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-loose-weight/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:07:42 +0000 http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=97 If you are searching for information on how to loose weight then you are probably at a pretty frustrated point in your life. Loosing weight is simple but it is not easy. The basic weight loss tip is this, eat less and move more. You will be amazed at how fast the [...]]]> If you are searching for information on how to loose weight then you are probably at a pretty frustrated point in your life. Loosing weight is simple but it is not easy. The basic weight loss tip is this, eat less and move more. You will be amazed at how fast the weight falls off.

You don’t have to go to the gym, you don’t have do eat the perfect food, you just have to eat less of it. The problem lies not in getting our heads around this but in the application of this simple weight loss tip. The problem with the application is that people often fail to integrate an active lifestyle into their own sedentary lifestyle.

This does not mean do things like set a timer on your desk and get up and walk around every time it goes off, we all know that you won’t do this for more than a week. It means get a stand up desk and use it. It means walk to work and if you don’t live close enough get a new job or move. It means making big changes that will force you to be more active all of the time.

Some of these changes can be difficult or even painful. But in the long run they can lead to a much better life. Improving your health, weight and activity level can lead to a much more fulfilling life and a higher quality of life. You will have more opportunities and be better equipped to take care of those opportunities.

So, the question of how to loose weight is not all that complex. The answer is simple. You must make lifestyle changes that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. This one weight loss tip can change your life.

Part of the problem that we run into when we attempt to implement this tip is that it seems like the deck is stacked against us. Our jobs often require us to be sedentary. Many popular forms of entertainment require us to be sedentary, there are drive throughs, drive in movies, and drive in convenience stores. But once you start looking you can find creative ways to be more active.

It is about what you do when you are not in the gym that gives you the body you really want. Take this weight loss tip and run with it, this is how to lose weight and this is also how to keep the weight off.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-loose-weight//feed 58 How to Loose Weight Fast http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-loose-weight-fast/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-loose-weight-fast/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:02:31 +0000 http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=95 Wanna know how to loose weight fast, here are some weight lost tips that will help you drop the pounds quickly. I am not saying that this is the best way to loose weight, I am just saying that this is how to shed the pounds quickly. For long term success you should [...]]]> Wanna know how to loose weight fast, here are some weight lost tips that will help you drop the pounds quickly. I am not saying that this is the best way to loose weight, I am just saying that this is how to shed the pounds quickly. For long term success you should take a different approach.

A realization hit me like a ton of bricks some years ago and it is this. It isn’t about how much you do in the gym its about what you put into your body that makes the most difference. Saying that diet is 75% of the equation is a liberal estimate, it could really be as high as 90%.

So, what you must do is figure out what you daily caloric expenditure is. This can be done with a simple equation found easily on the web. Just do a search for a calorie calculator and you will come up with a number of results. I would suggest calculating with a number of different sites and taking an average. They will give you a number of different answer based on a number of different inputs. You should have a pretty good idea based on your weight and you activity how many calories you should be burning in a day.

I am going to use the standard 2000 calories, which is what nutritional information is based on. And this is a pretty good average for many people. To most people it sounds low and that is why there are so many over weight people out there today.

Once you determine roughly how many calories you burn in a day, eat that many calories and see how you feel. This will help you tweak this number to get a better idea of how accurate your estimate is. Once you have a good baseline and you know what it feels like to eat the amount of calories that you should be eating start eating a little less everyday. You will have to keep a log to be accurate in this area.

I work in blocks of 100 calories. My daily burn is about 2600, I can work all the way down to 1200 for short periods of time. When I do this it is only for a day at a time and I am eating very nutritionally dense food. The key is to fluctuate the number of calories that you are eating in a day, but remain in a deficit.

Once you understand the numbers recognize that 3500 calories equals one pound of fat. At the end of the week tally up your caloric deficit, factor in the amount of calories you burned durning exercise and you will get a number. Divide that number by 3500 and you should get roughly the number of pounds that you have lost during that week. Any fluctuations are based more on water weight than anything else.

So, if you want to know how to loose weight fast, just look at the numbers.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/how-to-loose-weight-fast//feed 105 Weight http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:58:09 +0000 http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=93 I recently read a statistic that said that 98% of people are planning to loose weight before the summer bathing suit season hits. I find this kind of amusing because I doubt that many of them will actually follow through with this goal and loose any weight at all.

The sad part is that they [...]]]> I recently read a statistic that said that 98% of people are planning to loose weight before the summer bathing suit season hits. I find this kind of amusing because I doubt that many of them will actually follow through with this goal and loose any weight at all.

The sad part is that they could follow a few simple weight loss tips and get some amazing results fast. Here are my top 5 summer weight loss tips that can help you loose weight fast.

  1. Start an exercise program. If you are not already on one, this a an excellent way to get fast results. If you are already on a program start a new one. Focus on something that will get your heart rate up as opposed to something like a power lifting workout.
  2. Commit to a diet for 30 days. It doesn’t matter if you choose the Hollywood cookie diet, though I don’t advocate this one, just pick on and stick to it. Anything that causes you to eat at a caloric deficit will cause you to loose weight. Be dedicated and be determined. It is only for 30 days and you can make major progress in a short period of time, which can lead to momentum.
  3. Wake up earlier and go to bed when you are tired. The point being you need to get a good amount of sleep if you are eating at a deficit and working out. To loose weight you also need your hormones to be at optimum levels. Getting good rest can assure that your body will recover and your hormones will be where they need to be.
  4. Keep a log of what you are eating and your exercise regime. Yes, this means count calories, you don’t have to be militant about it, but keeping track of things can help you recognize areas that are causing you problems. Keeping a log can also be a great learning process, it may also be a shocker to see what you are actually consuming.
  5. Do cardio and weights. I don’t care if you hate cardio, it will help you loose weight despite what many gurus are now saying. But the key is to also do some sort of endurance exercise. Both of these together will work in conjunction to give you an optimal body. Do your resistance training first to get into the fat burning mode and get the most out of your energy. You can do cardio when you are tired and still get good benefit, but you are sacrificing when you lift weights tired.

These are just some quick weight loss tips that will help you reach your summer weight loss goals in a hurry. But to get the body you want you will need to start loosing the weight now.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight//feed 133 Lose Weight http://simple-weightlosstips.com/lose-weight/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/lose-weight/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:54:20 +0000 http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=91 Don’t already have enough reasons to lose weight? Here are 7 more reasons that you may not have already thought of but will make your life much easier and some weight loss tips to help.

Your knees will feel better. Each extra pound of body weight you carry adds 20 extra pounds of pressure [...]]]> Don’t already have enough reasons to lose weight? Here are 7 more reasons that you may not have already thought of but will make your life much easier and some weight loss tips to help.

  1. Your knees will feel better. Each extra pound of body weight you carry adds 20 extra pounds of pressure to your knees. Over the long term this causes knees to blow out, develop arthritis, loose cartilage, and just plain hurt. Loosing just a few pounds can make a huge difference in your knee pain.
  2. It is easier to go up stairs. Doesn’t sound like much and it really isn’t but it sure does feel good to be able to sprint up a couple of flights of stairs and not get winded. Feeling like you have feathers in your shoes is a great feeling and just a couple of pounds of weight loss can make you feel that much lighter.
  3. You won’t go through shoes as fast. As if spending less on groceries wasn’t enough of a benefit you won’t have to buy as many new shoes. Well, you might, considering that you are spending more time on your feet or in the gym, but it wasn’t that much in savings anyway.
  4. People will have more respect for you. First impressions go a long way and many over weight people give off a very bad first impression. It may sound short sighted and petty but it is the truth. If you want that next promotion or a new job what you might need is some weight loss.
  5. Your insurance bill may go down. We spend entirely too much on health care these days and get far too little. Getting down to what doctors think is a healthy weight can actually take money off of your monthly premium.
  6. You will sleep better. Over weight people do not sleep well and are much more prone to sleep apnea. Just look at the medical journals to see the truth, this is a fact not an opinion. Having a hard time sleeping? Lose some weight. Plus all of the hard work you put in at the gym could also help you sleep.
  7. Flying is more comfortable. Think this isn’t a big deal, try flying a couple times a week and see how you feel when confronted with yet another tight airline seat. This is a reality for many people out there that must fly on a regular basis. It is embarrassing and uncomfortable. Weight loss can help out a lot in this area.

There are many more unconventional reasons to loose weight as well as many other conventional health benefits to weight loss. The truth of the matter is that if you follow a couple simple weight loss tips weight loss does not have to be that hard to achieve or maintain.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/lose-weight//feed 66 Weight Loss http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight-loss/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight-loss/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:49:24 +0000 http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=89 Weight loss is a touchy subject for many people out there because they struggle with it so much, so here is a simple weight loss tip that can take you a long way towards getting that fat off and keeping it off.

Avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). If you don’t know what this stuff [...]]]> Weight loss is a touchy subject for many people out there because they struggle with it so much, so here is a simple weight loss tip that can take you a long way towards getting that fat off and keeping it off.

Avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). If you don’t know what this stuff is then you have not been watching the news. The short version explanation is that it is a low cost sweetener that makes food taste really darn good. It is low cost not because it is cheap but because corn production in subsidized by the government. The means that HFCS is in ready supply.

The findings are terrifying. It taste so good that it is hard to put down. In test groups people will favor products with HFCS and not even know why. HFCS burns much faster than regular sugar and for this reason causes severe insulin spikes and major valleys. HFCS basically has the same effect on many people that drugs like cocaine can have. It also happens to be used in conjunction with caffeine in many foods, thus accentuating the addictive tendencies that it already has.

HFCS is in french fries, yogurt, soda, and just about anything else on the grocery store shelf. It is particularly bad for weight loss because it burns so quickly in the blood and is then absorbed by the body and turned into fat.

Many companies are using HFCS not only because it is cheap but also because it causes people to come back for more. Just like cigarette companies have done in that past many food companies are now basically peddling food that they know is not healthy in an effort to get you hooked so you will buy more.

One of the best things you can do if you are interested in weight loss is to cut this stuff out of your diet. It is really a challenge because it is added to nearly all processed foods as well as many restaurant food. If you want to follow this weight loss tip and kick the habit you pretty much have to live by the rule that if it came out of anything plastic then it could very well have HFCS, if it is at all processed it probably has HFCS. Stick to fruit and vegetables, whole grains, pastas, organics, and anything labeled NO HFCS.

Follow this one simple weight loss tip and you will not only loose weight but you will also feel better an look better. Weight loss does not have to be difficult, and this is a tip used by the pros to make it easier and more sustainable.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight-loss//feed 1 Weight Loss is Just a Matter of Calculations http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight-loss-is-just-a-matter-of-calculations/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight-loss-is-just-a-matter-of-calculations/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:35:41 +0000 Nathan http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=86 If you want to picture how easy it is to calculate your weight loss goals, just think of your body as a weight scale. On the one side you will put all of the calories you will burn up via exercise and activity. On the other side you will pile on the calories that you [...]]]> If you want to picture how easy it is to calculate your weight loss goals, just think of your body as a weight scale. On the one side you will put all of the calories you will burn up via exercise and activity. On the other side you will pile on the calories that you consume daily through the foods that you eat.

If you want to maintain your present weight and learn how to lose weight fast you need to make sure the scale is properly balanced. Whenever you take in more calories than you burn up, the scale drops down on the “eat calories” side, and those extra calories are stored in your body.  Those fat deposits hang out around your tummy, on your hips, or the top of your thighs, around your waist.

In order to lose weight, the scale will need to tip the other direction, where the “calories burned” side is lower than the “calories eaten” side. Did you know that in order to get rid of one pound of fat you have to burn up a total of three thousand and five hundred calories?
There are three main ways that you can trim your weight down.

1. Speed up your metabolic rate:  You can do this by gaining more lean muscle, which you get from using weights, for example.  Every pound of muscle gained means that your body will burn up an extra fifty calories each day.

2. Eat less food:  If you are able to cut back on your daily calorie intake by 500 calories a day, you should end up losing one pound of fat each week.  If you want to lose two pounds of fat each week you would need to eat 1000 less calories a day.

3. Exercise: If your aim is to lose two pounds of fat a week you would need to walk at a moderate pace for around one and a half hours each day. But you would need to keep it up every day of the week.

Of course, if you are really serious about trying to lose weight, you should combine all of the methods above. If you eat less, develop more lean muscle and exercise every day you will be more likely to lose weight faster than if you only try one of these methods alone, and it will be a less intense experience as well.

]]> http://simple-weightlosstips.com/weight-loss-is-just-a-matter-of-calculations//feed 151 Top 5 cardio machines for weight loss http://simple-weightlosstips.com/top-5-cardio-machines-for-weight-loss/ http://simple-weightlosstips.com/top-5-cardio-machines-for-weight-loss/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:31:43 +0000 Nathan http://simple-weightlosstips.com/?p=83 This article is about the top cardio machines for weight loss. If you want to lose weight, you have to do cardio as well as weight training. The cardio burns off the excessive calories and the weight training burns off calories for up to 48 hours after you have stopped exercise. When you do cardio, [...]]]> This article is about the top cardio machines for weight loss. If you want to lose weight, you have to do cardio as well as weight training. The cardio burns off the excessive calories and the weight training burns off calories for up to 48 hours after you have stopped exercise. When you do cardio, make sure you do it one or more of the following machines:

Top cardio machines for weight loss

  • 1. Elliptical cross trainer – I really like the elliptical cross trainers maybe it is because it saves me time and it is super effective or maybe it is because it exercises the upper and the lower body at the same time. Whatever the reasons may be, the eliptical trainer is awesome. It is also low impact on the knees, back and joints.
  • 2. Treadmill – The treadmill can be used for running, jogging, walking and sprinting – making it one of the most versatile exercise machines. And if you increase the incline, you will get a fantastic lower body workout as well.
  • 3. Exercise bike – The exercise bike is also an excellent cardio machine and it is one of the only cardio machines where you can sit on your behind while getting in an effective and fun workout. Just increase the level and feel the burn on your thighs.
  • 4. Ski- machines – Because the ski machine stimulates the movements of skiing (either downhill or cross country), is it a super fun cardio machine and also super effective.
  • 5. Stair climbers – Exercising regularly on a stair climber will give you a rear view to be proud off and it will also help you to burn lots of excess calories. You also get a mini stepper machine that is the smaller version of the stair climber – you can use it wherever you go.

All of these machines will help you to get an excellent and super effective cardio workout. No matter which one you chose you will lose weight if you do it regularly. To burn even more calories, do interval training. You do it like this: take up the level and the intensity minute for minute and then lower it again minute for minute. Repeat and viola!

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