weight-loss-happy-woman-scale.jpg

Most Effective Calorie-Burning Workouts

Let's face it, no matter how much dieting you do, your weight loss results will be limited without exercise. Regular exercise helps you build lean muscle mass and raise your metabolism so you burn more calories and fat than you would just by dieting.

Which workouts can help you burn the most calories?

There are a number of key exercises that help with calorie burning, the most important being cardiovascular workouts. This exercises the whole body and is great for a fat and muscle workout, which will help you burn off more calories.
Read More »
along_the_river.jpg

Running for Weight Loss: Tips for Getting Started Safely

Running is a great exercise to help with weight loss, simply because it helps you burn a lot of calories, and the more calories you burn, the more of a calorie deficit you create. However, running is a pretty intense exercise that isn't for everyone.

If you are very overweight or out of shape, if you have joint problems, back problems, or respiratory problems, running probably isn't the best choice for you and you may feel more comfortable with a low-impact exercise like walking, swimming or bicycling.
Read More »
joggingoutdoors.jpg

Seven Tips to Choose a Running Training Program

Are you looking to begin running but don't know where to start? Here are seven tips to help you choose a running training program that will help you meet your fitness or weight loss goals and avoid injury.

Tip #1 Why are you running? Are you running for better cardiovascular health? Are you running to lose weight? Are you competitive and looking to enter a race? Your reasons for running will help you determine how to begin a running training program.
Read More »

World Cup Soccer Refs Run More Than the Players

World Cup soccer refs run 5 miles more than the players per game and have strict fitness tests to take to qualify as a ref... But they usually have a job and no access to the trainers and other specialists the soccer players use -- and the refs are usually twice the age as the players!
Read More »
istock-man-woman-treadmill.jpg

Top 10 Effective Ways to Get the Most from Your Cardio Exercise

A cardiovascular (cardio) routine is regular exercise that gets your heart pumping. It helps you lose unwanted body fat, gives you a higher energy level and helps you lose weight. But, unfortunately, like all exercise, you actually have to do the exercise to gain the benefit from it.

Exercise doesn't have to be on your short list of favorite things to do for you to be able to enjoy it and lose weight at the same time. Follow these 10 tips to help motivate you to move your body!
Read More »

Running for Weight Loss

When some people decide that they want to lose weight, they join a diet program. Others sign up for aerobics classes. And others go out and buy expensive exercise equipment. These things may very well be effective, but if you want to lose weight, you really don't need anything more than your two feet. Running is one of the best forms of exercise for weight loss. There's no special equipment required, just a good pair of shoes and a place to run. The average person burns 100 to 150 calories per mile when running. And in addition to weight loss, running is also great for cardiac health and muscle tone in the lower body. The idea of running is intimidating to some, especially those with sedentary lifestyles. But you don't have to start off with a marathon. It's fine to start out slow and work your way up. Here are a few tips:
Read More »

Reach Your Weight Loss Goals With FitWatch Tracker Sign up for free