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health-and-fitness2 years ago

"Walking Wisdom: Steps to Reach 12% Body Fat and What Doctors Advise for Weight Loss"

A fitness editor at Tom's Guide undertook a personal challenge to walk 10,000 steps daily for 90 days, discovering several benefits and insights. Despite being 8 months pregnant and not aiming for weight loss, the challenge helped her stay motivated, think about her walking form, and enjoy the mental benefits of regular exercise. She found that walking 10,000 steps is roughly equivalent to five miles and suggested ways to incorporate more steps into daily routines. The experience underscored the accessibility of walking as a free form of exercise and its positive impact on focus and stress levels. The editor now considers the 10,000 steps a day an enjoyable part of her routine.

health-and-fitness2 years ago

"Beginner's Guide to Establishing a Sustainable Exercise Routine"

Experts recommend starting with small, achievable fitness goals, like 10 minutes of daily exercise, to ease back into working out and sustain motivation. Enjoyable activities and setting limits can help maintain a routine. Building muscle strength and flexibility is crucial, starting with bodyweight exercises and progressing to weights. Cardiovascular endurance should be increased gradually, aiming for 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly. Planning for obstacles, celebrating achievements, and embracing fitness as a lifelong journey are key to sticking with an exercise plan.

health-and-fitness2 years ago

"Kickstarting Your Fitness Journey: A Beginner's Guide to Consistent Exercise"

The article emphasizes the importance of regular exercise for both physical and mental health, noting that only 28% of Americans meet the CDC's recommended exercise standards. It offers practical advice for beginners who may not enjoy working out, such as finding enjoyable activities, setting realistic goals, tracking progress, and focusing on the positive feelings that come from exercise. The goal is to make exercise a more enjoyable and integral part of one's lifestyle to reap its numerous health benefits.

health-and-fitness2 years ago

"Top 3 Cardio Workouts for Quick Weight Loss Recommended by Trainers"

Personal trainer Andrew White recommends High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), running, and cycling as the top three cardio workouts for fast weight loss in the New Year. HIIT is efficient and boosts metabolism, running is accessible and calorie-intensive, and cycling offers low-impact, high-calorie burn workouts. To maintain fitness resolutions, White emphasizes consistency, setting realistic goals, enjoying the workout, and staying accountable through tracking progress and social support. Combining different cardio forms and focusing on consistency and enjoyment is key to a successful weight loss journey.

health-and-fitness2 years ago

"Maximize Health Gains: Optimal Times and Surprising Perks of a Daily 10,000-Step Walk"

Joanna Hall, a sports scientist, has developed a four-week walking plan to aid in weight loss and improve fitness, suitable for both beginners and advanced walkers. The plan starts with a daily goal of 7,500 steps and includes progressively longer brisk-paced walking sessions each week. Walking is promoted as a sustainable, low-impact way to create a calorie deficit and lose weight when combined with healthy eating habits. The plan emphasizes gradual intensity increase and consistency, making it a practical approach for those looking to maintain long-term weight management.

health-and-fitness2 years ago

"Sustainable Gym Strategies: Why New Year's Fitness Resolutions Fail and How to Keep Them"

Bob Bovee, a fitness veteran with 50 years of experience, advises those with New Year's health and fitness resolutions to set realistic goals, such as losing a half pound to a pound a week, and to start with manageable exercise routines, like three days a week. He emphasizes the importance of tracking food intake, combining cardio with resistance training, and regularly changing workout programs to prevent plateauing. Bovee also addresses common misconceptions about women and weightlifting, stressing the importance of maintaining muscle mass for independence in later life. He and his team will provide more tips on staying active in the new year on Good Day Rochester.