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what is the best exercise to lose weight?

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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 2

how many times a week exercise to lose weight?

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

Question 3

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 4

please describe a good exercise to lose weight fast?

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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 5

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

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: 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.

Question 6

anyone know what is a great 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 7

how can i get exercise to lose weight with young children?

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Keep moving around: Anything that uses energy (calories) will help one lose weight, as long as he doesn't eat or drink back more calories right after the activity. Examples: if walking, take a longer route; use stairs instead of elevators; take multiple trips to and from the car when unloading groceries; park a block from school and walk there with the kids; at home, skip dessert and go walk around the block instead.

Question 8

how can i get exercise to lose weight if it is hot outside?

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Exercise when cooler: When the weather is hot, one can exercise early in the morning or later in the evening (be sure to use mosquito repellent spray if mosquitoes are in season). During the daytime, swimming is fine even in hot weather. Otherwise, indoor activities such as going up and down stairs, walking in circles at an air-conditioned shopping mall (without snacking), or indoor ice-skating are all calorie-burners.

Question 9

what is the most appropriate form of exercise to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Cardio Mix: You cannot target specific areas for weight loss - if you have adipose tissue to lose (not everyone does), then consider an increase in cardio & 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, elliptical, or circuit training. Ultimately you need to burn more than you consume.

Question 10

how many hours a day should i exercise to lose weight quickly?

Accepted Answer

See below.: 1 hou of exercise is about 500 calories and there are 3500 calories in a lb of fat.  1 hour each day for a week is 1 lb of wt loss.  Couple this with reduced intak and you are on your way.

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