Carrying around too much body fat is a major nuisance. Yet excess body fat is common in modern-day life. So few occupations require vigorous physical activity, and much of our leisure time is spent in sedentary pursuits - like watching TV.
Recent estimates indicate that 34 million adults are considered obese (20 percent above desirable weight). Also, there has been an increase in body fat levels in children and youth over the past 20 years. After infancy and early childhood, the earlier the onset of obesity, the greater the likelihood of remaining obese.
Excess body fat has been linked to such health problems as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis and certain forms of cancer. Some evidence now exists showing that obesity has a negative effect on both health and longevity.
The solution is simple - Exercise more and lose weight fast! Make it fun - jump rope with the kids. Ride a bike. Take a brisk walk. Just do something that gets your heart pumping faster. You'll burn more calories all day!
People who exercise and build muscles increase lean body mass while decreasing their overall level of fat. Depending on the amount of fat loss, this can result in a loss of inches without a loss of weight, since muscle weighs more than fat. However, with the proper combination of diet and exercise, both body fat and overall weight can be reduced.
What is your goal? Do you want to lose ten pounds? Or just firm up those abs? Write down your goal(s) and then get moving! Remember, nothing happens until we get moving!
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Exercise bikes provide all the benefits of riding a bicycle. They provide good cardio workouts, have much less impact on knees, hips and other joints than walking or running, and can be used at any time it’s convenient. Most exercise bikes have manual or computerized controls to allow you to adjust resistance and speed.
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