The focus of this program is to help those who wish to shed extra weight and increase overall body tone, resulting in a slimmer, more athletic look. This program involves various aerobic activities and resistance training. Aerobic activities will help burn away extra fat and make your heart stronger. Resistance training will help build lean body mass. Lean body mass increases the basal metabolic rate, meaning that the leaner you are the faster you will burn those extra calories instead of storing them. I must stress the fact that this program will not provide spot fat reduction but rather an overall body weight loss. You must exercise at least three times a week and follow a healthy diet in order to see results.
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Obesity is defined as a level of excess
body fat that increases the risk of disease. It is a contributing risk factor for heart disease. It is associated
with an increased incidence of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes,
degenerative arthritis and certain cancers, as well as musculoskeletal
problems such as back and knee pain. It increases the likelihood of hernias,
hemorrhoids, gallbladder disease, varicose veins and makes breathing more
difficult. Other risk factors are the degree of obesity, fitness level and the
location of fat stores. Fat that is carried in the abdomen and upper body
areas poses a greater health risk than extra fat that is stored in the hips
and thighs.
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It has been proven that diet alone often results only in temporary weight loss, followed by a gradual regain of lost pounds. Studies show that when exercise accompanies dietary changes, not only is lean body mass preserved, but the weight loss is much more likely to be maintained for six or twelve months after achieving goal weight than for individuals who dieted but did not exercise.
My weight management programs will help you achieve your goals if you are serious about losing that extra weight. A combination of aerobic and resistance exercises are involved. You can start with basic exercises which will be increased gradually as you progress. I will show you how to manage your diet and I will try to provide motivation and support as you learn how to make exercise and a healthy diet an important part of your life. I believe that people can lose extra weight if they really want to. Basically, losing weight is only a matter of self discipline. So prove to yourself that you have the inner strength to say yes to exercise and no to bad foods, and start today on the road to a healthier tomorrow.