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Which exercise gives the biggest calorie burn?
per 30mins
Running- 560
Rowing machine- 350
Jogging-
340
Aerobics- 170-350
Tennis- 220-270
Swimming- 150-250
Walking- 150
Dancing (Latin)- 200
Did you know...
exercising for 10 minutes three times a day is as good for your overall
health as exercising for 30 minutes in one go.
Get Slim - Stay Slim
Find out about some of the top diets that can help you shed pounds and look great.
Effective weight loss diet advice and tips from UK fitness guru Emma Brittain
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January 2010 - A New You for a New Year
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Lose weight in 2010
As the saying goes, moderation in all things - The reason most diets and weight loss plans fail is because they are unsustainable. You might start off with the best of intentions, a new gym membership and an 800 calorie a day intake but if you set yourself too high a target, you'll miss it and end up disheartened and reaching for the chocs.
It's much better to set a realistic target and accept that 2 hours a day in the gym is fine if you're a Hollywood star or top model, but it doesn't fit in with the lifestyles that most of us have. It's much better to increase your level of exercise gradually to a level that doesn't disrupt your life too much.
Likewise with your diet - too great a drop in your calorific intake leaves you hungry and prone to snacking or bingeing. Take it easy and lose weight!
Don't be too downhearted if you've faltered and reached for the biscuits or chocolate. The important thing is not that that you failed once or twice but that you don't give up. Everyone has the odd lapse, just accept that it happens and carry on with your diet.
Obesity epidemic
One in five adults
in Britain are obese.
We eat more, exercise less and have ready access to fast appealing food
all hours. We are more busy in our sedentary lifestyle, seem to have less
time available and crave relaxation not food preparation!
After the stress of a long day in front of the computer, most of us tend
to relax in front of the tv. It's hard to find the time and energy to
fit exercise and healthy eating into our busy schedules, but it is becoming
obvious with recent health figures that it is vital for our health.
Why do some people never put on weight? BBC Report -opens in new window
Choosing the right diet
Are you the type
of person who wants a prescriptive diet - one that tells you exactly what
and how much to eat at each meal?
Then you may find Calorie Counting the ideal choice -
with your comprehensive list of how many calories are contained within
each food, you can happily weigh and work out exactly what you can eat
daily and steadily lose weight. The best way to be successful at this
is to keep a food diary of everything you eat. WeightWatchers
uses an easy point system, which simplifies calorie counting
but works on the same principle.
A popular choice for those good at organising their meals down to the
percentage of carbohydrate, fat and protein - specifically at a ratio
of 40-30-30 - is the Zone diet. The diet plan is very
specific and depends on your gender, activity level, and current percentage
of body fat. If you don't like the idea of giving up your favourite foods
for good, the alternate day diet might suit as you can
still have your cake and eat it!
If you prefer to avoid calorie counting and concentrate on eating specific
foods, then the low-carbohydrate Atkins diet, South
Beach or GI diet may suit you. The popular Atkins
diet is really four diet plans in one - The Induction, Ongoing
Weight Loss, Pre-Maintenance and finally Maintenance
stage. Carbohydrate foods are reduced and replaced with fat and protein
- bacon and egg for breakfast as opposed to cereals. The diet states this
will change your metabolism and enable you to lose weight easily.
Many supermarkets are now marking their food with carbo content and GI
high or low scores, due to the popularity of these diets.
Exercise for
life
Lack of exercise
is responsible for 2 million deaths worldwide every year. Health experts
recommend at least half an hour of moderate exercise five days a week
to reach a satisfactory fitness level.
Exercise increases your metabolic rate and burns calories. The good news
is that you will also be strengthening your immune system and building
toning muscle. The extra weight of muscle will help you burn more calories
and help you towards your goal of fast weight loss.
Emma's Diet Tip
New Year's Day diet tip
Go for quality rather than quantity - Think smoked salmon and an icy cold glass of Chablis or Champers rather than roast potatoes and lager!
Enjoy!
more top weight loss and diet tips
Top diets
Atkins diet
Alternate Day Diet
G I (Glycemic Index)
Zone diet
WeightWatchers
Calorie counting
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Average
daily calorie requirements |
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| Male | Female | |
| Sedentary | 2200 | 1600 |
| Average | 2500 | 2000 |
| Active | 2800 | 2200 |
| Very Active | 3000+ | 2800 |
Find out more about the new revised daily
average calorie requirements
Exercise
tip
When you reach a point in your exercise where you feel you can't do another step - running, jogging, or walking - chant inwardly to yourself 'lovely legs' over and over, like a mantra and focus in your mind on a picture of your lovely, toned and cellulite-free new pins!
It really helps when you're toiling up a steep hill or are on the step machine.
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