Discover the 10 best exercises to lose weight faster
Although there is no miracle when it comes to weight loss, the correct practice of some exercises can help a lot
With the right exercises you can speed up the weight loss process. © iStockphoto.com/jacoblund
It is a consensus among experts that to lose weight it is necessary to maintain a balanced diet and regularly exercise . But there is no point working the muscles in any way: you need to know which exercises are going to contribute effectively to weight loss .
“People need to understand that everything starts with a change in posture , both in relation to daily tasks, as in food and, above all, it is necessary to know what physical activities one should practice in order to achieve the fastest results ”, explains the educator physicist Mateus Oliveira.
But among gym equipment, group classes and different sports, it is not so simple to choose the ideal physical activity. For those who wish to lose weight, Revista da Mulher selected 10 exercises that help in the weight loss process:
Elliptical Trainer
The elliptical trainer is a good option for those who attend the gym. Despite promoting low impact exercises, it can lead to the burning of up to 600 calories in just one hour of activity (at medium intensity). The tip is to hold the mobile handles of the device, not the static ones, as this can increase caloric expenditure.
Bicycle
In addition to being a lot of fun, cycling can burn between 400 to 1110 calories per hour, making it one of the best weight loss exercises. Whether cycling in a park or even at the gym, using the exercise bike, the bike is a great ally to achieve good shape.
Running
This is also an option for those who do not want to be locked inside the gym. According to experts, it is possible to lose approximately 600 calories in an hour-long run. It is worth including this activity in the routine.
HIIT
The so-called high intensity interval training (HIIT is the acronym in English) prioritizes the alternation between activities performed at a high intensity and periods of rest, as the name already indicates. According to experts, this type of training can speed up your metabolism for up to 24 hours after exercising, making calorie burning even more pronounced. Another advantage of this modality is the possibility to carry out the training with different exercises, so the practitioner can choose the activities he likes most, such as running, swimming, cycling and etc.
Muay Thai
Martial art born in Thailand, Muay Thai helps to shape the silhouette, as it comprises varied exercises that work the various muscles of the body. The practice of the sport can burn between 750 and 1000 calories in just one class of 1 hour. It is not for nothing that it has been gaining more and more fans in academies all over the country.
Skipping rope is a great exercise to lose weight © iStockphoto.com/lzf
Swimming
In a tropical country like Brazil, practicing physical activity in the water has its advantages. In addition to being pleasant to fall into the pool to exercise, swimming is a very complete activity: it is possible to lose between 500 and 750 calories in an hour, in addition to increasing the conditioning of the body.
Jump rope
The old child’s game should never have been forgotten by those looking for weight loss exercises. If taken seriously, the activity can lead to a burning of up to 800 calories in just one hour. This explains the fact that fighters are often seen jumping rope.
Spinning
The modality that has been considered as one of the most complete physical activities. In just one Spinning session it is possible to burn between 500 and 800 calories, in addition to all the other benefits that the sport offers, such as strengthening the legs, butt and abdomen.
Functional training
Modality that more intensely repeats normal daily movements of people, functional training is one of the main physical activities to lose weight. Between squats, jumps, spins, and runs it is possible to lose between 800 and 1000 calories in just one hour. Training also helps to correct posture, increases stability and flexibility, in addition to promoting the strengthening and conditioning of the body.
Zumba
This is another activity that is gaining more and more space for being among the best exercises to lose weight. With just one hour practicing Zumba it is possible to lose up to 800 calories, in addition to having a lot of fun.
“The most important thing is that each one seeks to practice a modality that suits him best , whether due to the question of schedules and routine, but always giving preference to the activities he likes to do “, concludes Oliveira.