whats the best exercises?

mumtolily
mumtolily Posts: 2
in Fitness and Exercise
what are the best exercises for losing weight? planning on getting wii fit with the balance board when the shop actually has them in stock! x
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  • lifeisaunicorn
    lifeisaunicorn Posts: 1
    Just plain old walking is really good, and low impact. If you can walk for an hour a day, every day you would be doing your body a lot of good :)
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    sex
  • ashleybreanna13
    ashleybreanna13 Posts: 249 Member
    sex

    I wish that was on here as an exercise! haha!
  • PoopieMonster
    PoopieMonster Posts: 295 Member
    The best exercise is one you can stick with!
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    eat, run, eat, climb, eat, lift, eat and repeat!
  • mperrott2205
    mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
    All of them.
  • globetrotter42
    globetrotter42 Posts: 29
    The best exercises for losing weight are the ones you enjoy. If you hate it you won't do it. Some exercises burn more than others - ie spinning burns more calories than walking ( and it is more fun). Don't forget to stretch and cool down. Don't hurt yourself. It ain't worth it.
  • lesspaul
    lesspaul Posts: 190 Member
    The best exercise is one you can stick with!

    Ditto
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
    the best exercises for losing weight are exercises you will actually DO. be that walking, running, biking, going to the gym, swimming, hiking, kickboxing, karate, zumba, or videos like The Firm, 30 Day Shred, P90X, Insanity, Turbo Jam, etc. It doesn't matter WHAT you do....the important thing is to do something that you ENJOY (most especially when you're just starting out, but this holds true even for seasoned exercisers). If you don't enjoy it, you will be more likely to come up with excuses to not do it (then then actually NOT do it). :)
  • kairisika
    kairisika Posts: 131 Member
    sex
    I wish that was on here as an exercise! haha!

    relevant: http://xkcd.com/940/
  • kwol18
    kwol18 Posts: 25 Member
    sex

    I wish that was on here as an exercise! haha!

    Just use walking, moderate, walking the dog HA
  • jakesfitness
    jakesfitness Posts: 123 Member
    The best exercise is one you can stick with!

    true story... you need to find something you enjoy. if you hate what you are doing to workout, you'll never stick with it... if you like bike riding, do it! if you like lifting, Do it!

    however i think the answer your looking for(Which this is what i do) is HIIT cardio and weight training. i have an external challenge group that would give you a lot mroe help and consistancy in your workouts. let me know if you want more information.
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
    There is not one that is better then the others. Any form of physical activity to burn cals and eating at a cal deficit will get you to lose the weight.
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    Swimming is supposed to be great, as uses all the muscles
  • metacognition
    metacognition Posts: 626 Member
    The best exercises are the ones that are varied, challenging and force your body to adapt to new stress.

    For a beginner that could be fast walking mixed with recovery walking. Or aerobic dance with small periods of recovery.

    Do short bursts of intense activity. The easy stuff will burn calories but will not cause significant change unless coupled with a deficit.

    I strongly recommend weight training for adding shape and preserving lean tissue as you lose mass.
  • Morninglory81
    Morninglory81 Posts: 1,190 Member
    The one you stick with! It helps to enjoy it also.
  • ashleybreanna13
    ashleybreanna13 Posts: 249 Member
    sex
    I wish that was on here as an exercise! haha!

    relevant: http://xkcd.com/940/

    AWESOME LINK! LOL
  • ashleybreanna13
    ashleybreanna13 Posts: 249 Member
    sex

    I wish that was on here as an exercise! haha!

    Just use walking, moderate, walking the dog HA

    HAHA!
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    the best exercises for losing weight are exercises you will actually DO. be that walking, running, biking, going to the gym, swimming, hiking, kickboxing, karate, zumba, or videos like The Firm, 30 Day Shred, P90X, Insanity, Turbo Jam, etc. It doesn't matter WHAT you do....the important thing is to do something that you ENJOY (most especially when you're just starting out, but this holds true even for seasoned exercisers). If you don't enjoy it, you will be more likely to come up with excuses to not do it (then then actually NOT do it). :)
    We have a winner.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    what are the best exercises for losing weight? planning on getting wii fit with the balance board when the shop actually has them in stock! x

    Keep in mind that cardio burns calories & builds endurance, resistance training builds or retains muscle, and yoga helps with flexibility & balance. I try to incorporate all three. Others may choose to focus on one more than the other .....that's OK ... keep it varied to keep your interest.
  • hungryhobbit1
    hungryhobbit1 Posts: 259 Member
    the best exercises for losing weight are exercises you will actually DO. be that walking, running, biking, going to the gym, swimming, hiking, kickboxing, karate, zumba, or videos like The Firm, 30 Day Shred, P90X, Insanity, Turbo Jam, etc. It doesn't matter WHAT you do....the important thing is to do something that you ENJOY (most especially when you're just starting out, but this holds true even for seasoned exercisers). If you don't enjoy it, you will be more likely to come up with excuses to not do it (then then actually NOT do it). :)
    We have a winner.

    ^^^^^^^ this. Don't listen to people who try to make you feel like your favorite exercise is somehow unacceptable.

    HOWEVER do mix in some strength training with your cardio workouts. Whatever works for you, whether it's body weight exercises like push ups/modified push ups, yoga, or lifting weights in a gym. Start with what *you* can do and don't worry about what other people are doing. You'll see better results if you do some strength training.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    sex


    Makes me too tired and extremely hungry afterwards (all day) - which means I have to eat over my calorie intake. He is not a ten minute or quickie guy.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    calorie deficit built into your diet for weight loss; exercise for fitness. exercise isn't a requirement for weight loss...it is a requirement for good health and fitness.
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    sex

    I wish that was on here as an exercise! haha!

    I swear I looked for it the other day and it wasnt there...:ohwell:
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Any of them.

    ..or...

    None of them.




    Weight loss is about diet, not exercise.
  • dltaylorii
    dltaylorii Posts: 132
    sex

    But aren't you supposed to keep your heart rate up for more than two minutes for it to count as exercise? Wait... what?!?
  • mfreeman0921
    mfreeman0921 Posts: 51 Member
    I just started doing boot camp classes last week. They are so good! Your entire body gets a great workout, and the workouts change every class so your body doesn't get used to them. If you can get into a boot camp class I think it would really pay off. My body has been sore (in a good way) since the first day I started so I know it's working :)
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,282 Member
    Weight loss is about calorie deficit.

    However, the best exercise is the one(s) you will do with consistency, wheterh you are motivated or not.
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,282 Member
    Weight loss is about calorie deficit.

    However, the best exercise is the one(s) you will do with consistency, whether you are motivated or not.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    If you really want to work up a sweat, go run when it's hot and humid.

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