What is the best type of exercise for losing weight?
Aerobic exercise is the best type of exercise for weight loss. The activity chosen should use large muscle groups, be rhythmic and be continuous. Some examples of aerobic exercise are swimming, running, walking, bicycling, aerobic dancing, and hiking. For some obese individuals their physicians may recommend that they participate in non-weight bearing exercise, such as bicycling or swimming. How often does a person need to exercise to lose weight? A person should start slowly–three to four times per week for a few months, working up to five to six times per week. Working out three times a week will improve cardiovascular fitness but it is not frequent enough for the ideal weight loss program. How hard does a person have to work when working out? You should not be working so hard that you cannot carry on a conversation. The “talk test” is an easy way to tell if you are working too hard. Your physician or exercise physiologist should start you out at 45 percent to 65 percent of your max
