Just as eating healthy, it’s important to do some exercise as well. The best exercises will contain a cardio aspect and a toning aspect, as this will allow you to see the results fastest.
Here are my top 10 weight loss exercises, and how many calories they burn!
1. Step Aerobics …
Calories Burnt: 800 cal/hr
This mainly targets your legs, hips and bum, which are often the areas that women most want to tone. Doing an hour a day, split into two half an hour sessions, will ensure that you see results within 2 weeks.
If you aren’t sure how to do these, check out 10 Most Effective Ab Exercises.
Another very similar exercise is bench presses, which go very well in sets with step aerobics. I found it really hard to do them to start with, so make sure you’re doing them right or you’ll see no results!
2. Bicycling …
Calories Burnt: 500 – 1000 cal/hr
Depending on how fast you go, this can be a real calorie burner. Riding outside is always enjoyable, but if you’re a little more time restricted, invest in a good quality exercise bike.
This is my favorite calorie burner, because it’s so easy to do. How about riding while watching the TV? I find that cycling through Eastenders keeps me distracted, but working hard.
In case you prefer to ride outside, make sure you take a look at this post called How to Not Get Hit by Cars When Bicycling. Just in case…
3. Swimming …
Calories Burnt: 800 cals/hr
Doing lengths up and down the pool for an hour will burn off 800 calories, and also tone almost all of your body. Stay motivated by giving yourself half an hour extra to make use of the Jacuzzi when you’ve finished!
4. Racquetball …
Calories Burnt: 800 cals/hr
The side to side running involved in this is a great cardio workout, and will also help to tone your thighs and legs. I also find this to be much more sociable, which keeps me working out for longer and stops me skiving my gym sessions!
5. Elliptical Burner …
Calories Burnt: 600 cals/hr
This is brilliant cardio, and also helps to build strong muscles, as well as toning the stomach. I personally find Elliptical Burner really boring, so I split my session into ten minute bursts and do them throughout the day, and I find that listening to some upbeat music really helps as well.
[...] Rowing is a brilliant way to tone your arms, and is also very good fun. Get involved with the local rowing club and you’ll get to try it for free, or simply use the rowing machine at the gym. As well as building arm muscle, you’ll also burn calories and get an incredible workout. [...]
Rowing definitely sounds like a lot of fun!
hi i am shahana & i am 12 but my wieght is 73.but i am tall so i dont look like one i live in saudiarabia & i am a indian.i want to be below 60 can u help me i do skipping alot.does it help
Hey Shahana,
Skipping does help. But only when combined with healthy eating and other exercises. Why don’t you read these posts. They will help:
http://allwomenstalk.com/12-best-ways-to-lose-stomach-fat/
http://allwomenstalk.com/12-tips-on-how-to-lose-arm-fat-fast-%E2%80%A6/
http://allwomenstalk.com/10-fun-things-to-do-with-your-friends-to-lose-weight/
http://allwomenstalk.com/7-best-weight-loss-posts/
Good luck! :)
Heyaa, I’ve been wanting to loose weight for sooo long but I give in to fatty foods to easily! It depressed me the other day cuz my fab pair of trousers I have I can’t even get my leg into them now!! My mum says that the main corse of my weight gain is alcohol! Is there any non fatning alcohol I could drink! Cheerz
Jessie,
Unfortunately there is no such thing as non-fattening alcohol and your mum could be very right. If you can’t give up on it completely, reduce the quantity atleast. Stick to a glass or two at the most once a week. Also, try champagne and wine. Fewer calories and it’ll keep your liver happy :)
Hi.My actual weight is 80kgs.I really want to loose weight but I cannot control my tongue.I love eating and hate exercising. I tried several times to exercise and control my diet,but finally lose patience and again start my bad habits. Please tell me how you can guide and help me to lose weight.Normaly I should be 50Kgs since I measure 1m53.So.I need to lose 30Kgs.Oh God,please I need help.
Regards
Priya
Hey Priya,
Thanks for stopping by. This is a classic ‘have one’s cake and eat it too’ situation. Let me tell you one thing. Losing 30 kgs is not going to be an easy task. Au contraire, you are going to be really tested to your limits. So the first thing you need to do is commit yourself. Find it in your heart to put in everything you’ve got into this. Secondly, I would suggest getting help…whether in the form of a gym instructor, a dietician or even a friend. Just someone to monitor your progress and keep you going. Thirdly, if you look under the Dieting and Wellness sections on our website, you will find plenty of helpful posts to keep you going. Stay strong and keep us posted on your progress. Good luck! :)
I really need to loose weight but I can’t stick to exercises im 5foor 7inches tall and 14 years old so im tall and that makes thing harder to me and im 129 pounds try lifting that fat
Hey Arianna,
Your weight is actually normal for your height and age. Just concentrate on toning up. It shouldn’t be that hard. And eat healthy :)