Many people wonder which exercises are best for losing weight quickly and easily. Cardio exercises, which involve elevating your heart rate, are among the most effective for helping you lose weight. Since there are several different cardio exercises you can choose from, you should find the one - or more than one - that you know you can stick with for best results. When you combine regular mild-to-moderate cardio exercise with a healthy low-carb diet, then you can lose weight. Cardio workouts contribute to weight loss by burning calories and fat, as well as building muscle. Whichever exercise you choose to help you lose weight, maintain it at a level so you aren’t feeling overly hungry afterwards.
Here are ten great cardio exercises for weight loss.
1) Walking
Walking is a great exercise because it requires no special equipment (other than a good pair of walking shoes!). Because walking is low-intensity, it’s effective as an exercise for people who haven’t worked out in a while, or for those with certain health issues, such as obesity and heart disease.
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2) Kettlebell
Kettlebell workouts help with weight loss because they provide a full-body workout. They especially help strengthen your core and other major muscle groups while you burn calories.
3) Swimming
Since swimming is a low-impact exercise, nearly everyone can enjoy this workout without worry about joint injury or damage. It’s also great for all-over toning, conditioning, and strengthening.
4) Cycling
This is another good low-impact exercise which is easy on your joints. Whether you choose to ride a bike outdoors or a stationary bike indoors, you’ll have fun while burning calories.
5) Elliptical Trainer
If you don’t mind working out at the gym or purchasing exercise equipment for home use, the elliptical trainer makes a great exercise choice. It offers a low-impact workout for your entire body by mimicking the action of running…but without the impact.
6) Jumping Rope
Why should kids have all the fun with a jump rope? It’s also a great exercise for burning calories and losing weight.
7) Step Aerobics
This is a workout which combines a cardio routine with a slightly elevated step platform. With this workout, you’ll strengthen your lower body and core muscles while you burn calories.
8) Treadmill
Treadmill workouts can be perfect for those days when you cannot walk outside due to undesirable weather conditions.
9) Pushups
Pushups are great for a couple of reasons. First, you can do them anywhere and anytime, and you don’t need any special equipment. The other reason they help with weight loss is because of their effectiveness in building muscle in your core, abs, chest, shoulders, triceps, and glutes. Having strong muscles helps your body burn fat, which also helps you look and feel fit all over.
10) Yard Work
If you love gardening and mowing the yard, then you’re in luck! Not only are you beautifying your lawn while doing yard work – you’re also burning calories and building muscle.
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