Question 1

how long, and how often during the week should i exercise to lose weight?

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3500 cal deficit: A 3500 calorie deficit will result in one pound of weight loss. So, if you consume 300 fewer calories than you need and burn an extra 200 calories with exercise (~2 mile walk), then you will lose one pound each week. If you have a net 1000 calorie deficit/day, then you will lose 2 pounds/week. Generally speaking, you should exercise 4-6 times/week for 30 minutes- 1 hour for wt. Loss.

Question 2

can you let me know how many days per week should i exercise to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Cardio Mix: This varies from person to person. If you have adipose tissue to lose (not everyone does), then consider an increase in cardio and a balanced diet. However, do not always do the same exercise or you will increase your risks for stress injuries. Mix things up with walking, running, biking, swimming, or circuit training. Ultimately you need to burn more than you consume.

Question 3

can you let me know how many minutes, and how often during the week should i exercise to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Consult...: With a personal trainer. They will be able to help alter your exercise routine to focus on your personal goals. They also will be able to provide an appropriate schedule/regimen for you. Best of luck!

Question 4

how long should i exercise per day to lose weight? & how many times per week should i exercise to lose weight?

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Exercise: Recommend that calories burned exceed calories in. Drinking at least 8  8 ounce glasses per day is important for both hydration and weight control. Try to get in whole foods (fiber) as well as 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day. Physical activity is essential. At least 8 hours of sleep per night helps.  Aim for at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least 5 days per week

Question 5

how long do docs recommend i should i exercise to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Cardio Mix: This varies from person to person. If you have adipose tissue to lose (not everyone does), then consider an increase in cardio and a balanced diet. However, do not always do the same exercise or you will increase your risks for stress injuries. Mix things up with walking, running, biking, swimming, or circuit training. Ultimately you need to burn more than you consume.

Question 6

what is the best exercise to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic: Any exercise that gets your heart rate up will increase your metabolism of food. Fast walking, jogging, dance class (like zumba), swimming, and biking are some of the ways to do this. Most important---choose something that's fun, so you'll want to do it regularly!

Question 7

how many times a week exercise to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Twice a day: If you can afford the time, total 90 mins/day.

Question 8

what is the best type of exercise to lose weight?

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Exercise that you do: Regular exercise that is cardiovascular; as in moderate walking, hiking, jogging, swimming, elliptical, or treadmill for example.  
Starting with what you can do now and being consistent with your time commitment, then you will see results.

Question 9

please describe a good exercise to lose weight fast?

Accepted Answer

Cardio Mix: The best way to lose weight is cardio & a balanced diet. However, do not always do the same exercise or you will increase your risks for stress injuries. Mix things up w/ running, biking, swimming, or circuit training. Ultimately you need to burn more than you consume. Exercises such as crunches, planks, sit-ups, etc are good for toning the abdominal muscles, but cardio is best for weight loss.

Question 10

what's the best exercise to lose weight and gain abs?

Accepted Answer

: Any exercise will do. Walking, jogging, biking, treadmill, elliptical, weight training, swimming are all useful. To lose weight, you also need to reduce your intake of food. What you eat matter less than how much you eat.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

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