Monday, March 21, 2016

Obesity and Exercise: What To Do When You Can't Do Traditional Exercises

We always hear the same thing from people who are just beginning their exercise habit. "First I'll do some cardio to lose weight, then maybe I'll start on the strength training." Maybe they're worried they'll gain weight from strength training, or that their muscles will look bulky, or maybe the idea of doing strength and cardio in the same week is just overwhelming. But these fears are unfounded. The truth is that increasing strength has benefits you shouldn't put off, including better bone density, a longer life… and faster weight loss. We make it simple for any fitness level in the article below.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat!
Sign up here to get your own
If you're having trouble viewing this email,
click here
Follow Us
Like us
Pin us
Living Healthy

We always hear the same thing from people who are just beginning their exercise habit.

“First I’ll do some cardio to lose weight, then maybe in a few months I’ll start on the strength training.”

Maybe they’re worried they’ll gain weight from strength training, or that their muscles will look bulky, or maybe the idea of doing strength and cardio in the same week is just overwhelming. 

But these fears are unfounded. The truth is that increasing strength has benefits you shouldn’t put off, including better bone density, a longer life… and faster weight loss

We're making weight training a little less heavy. Learn the no-frills, no-experience approach in the article below.

Nicholas English
Editor, About.com Health
exercise
The 10 Best Exercises for Firmer Abs
By Paige Waehner
Exercise Expert
READ NOW
Like us
Pin us
exercise
Obesity and Exercise: What To Do When You Can't Do Traditional Exercises   
By Paige Waehner
Exercise Expert
READ NOW
Like us
Pin us
Exercise
Stronger Body, Longer Life: The Beginner's Guide to Strength Training  
By Paige Waehner
Exercise Expert
READ NOW
Like us
Pin us
about.com
Emu Oil to Coal Tar: The Best OTC Treatments for Psoriasis   
By the Experts of
About.com Health
READ NOW
Like us
Pin us
WEIGHT TRAINING
Dumbbell Strength Training Over 50: The Perfect Program  
By Paul Rogers
Weight Training Expert
READ NOW
Like us
Pin us
Trending Now
Calm Down Quickly When You're Overwhelmed: Here's How
From Beginner to Expert, Our 9 Favorite Yoga DVDs
What Kind of Blood Tests Diagnose a Thyroid Problem?
Here's the Right Way to Prevent a UTI
How Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Your Eyes?
Advertisement
About Health  |  Follow Us
Like us
Pin us
You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Living Healthy newsletter.
If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here
1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
© 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

No comments:

Post a Comment