The best way to start exercise or increase your activity is to start slowly if you haven’t done it for some time. Gradually increase your level when you feel stronger until you are at a point where you think you are at a high level of intensity. It doesn’t need to be non-stop activity; it’s OK to rest at intervals to recharge your batteries, but get back up to that level again until your workout is complete.

Ideally you should try to incorporate some sort of aerobic exercise which could be simply taking a brisk walk. This will get your heart pumping effectively so that your body can burn the calories that you have consumed!

Early morning aerobic exercising on an empty stomach has three benefits over working out later in the day.

1. Your levels of stored carbohydrates and muscle are at a low. This is the best time for burning fat instead of carbs.

2. You get the “afterburn” effect. Fat burn will continue on even after your workout is finished.

3. Your body’s endorphins are elevated when you exercise.  It lifts your mood and gives you a sense of accomplishment that will likely stay with you all during the day.

You don’t have to choose the morning to do exercise; other times of the day are great as well.

Another great tip to enjoying exercise is to find a training partner. This could be a friend who you go to swimming with or have a night out dancing together. When you do these activities with a friend you help each other stay motivated and have fun at the same time. Maybe join a ramblers association where you do something you love and get to meet new friends.

Staying motivated if you hate exercising can be hard, but set goals and don’t quit. You need to exercise as well as diet if you really want to lose weight. Make exercise fun and it won’t seem like such a chore.


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