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The Biggest Loser Exercise
Doing any kind of exercise without consuling with your doctor is harmful to your health. Here are some guidelines to star your exwercise.
- Just get moving. Do this type of exercise two or three times a day, but for only 10 or 15 minutes at a time. This gets your blood flowing and gets your mind wrapped around the idea of being active. Don't forget to drink plenty of water. Stop your activity if you have pain, tightness or pressure in your chest, feel dizzy or sick, break out in a cold sweat, or experience muscle cramps.
- If you want to reduce stress on joints such as knees and ankles, or you may want to avoid a lot of weight-bearing activities. Following are some of the suggested activities:
- Walking : start slow, this is a weight-bearing activity.
- Dancing : either standing or seated; if standing, this is a weight:bearing activity.
- Shallow:water (waist to chest:high) exercise.
- Deep-water exercise : works entire body.
- Weight-training : be sure to use correct posture and slow, controlled movements. Start in a seated position and work your way up to standing.
- Bicycling : start with a recumbent bike to avoid joint stress.
- Tighter, synthetic clothing wicks away sweat and reduces chafing of the skin. So wear form-fitting clothes, especially on your legs.
- Stretching before and after any physical activity helps prevent injuries during your workouts. However, obese newcomers should avoid stretches that strain the lower back.
- Yoga has undeniable benefits to the body and soul and follows five basic principles: Relaxation, Exercise, Breathing, Diet and Meditation. There are also different styles of yoga, depending on an individual's current fitness level and goals. One of the most popular styles is Hatha Yoga, which focuses on the physical well-being of a person and embraces the idea that the body is the vehicle of the spirit.
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