Weight loss and exercise

No, there are no easy weight loss exercises. Exercising is work. If you're not in shape it's hard work. But there's a way to minimize the pain and still get in shape and lose weight. On a relative scale of 1-10, with 10 the hardest, jogging rates around 7-8. That's tough work. There is an easier way to get in shape and lose weight...but it's still work. Its called resistance training. Resistance training is adding weight (resistance) to a muscle as it flexes and relaxes during a workout. Take walking for an example. As you step forward, plant your foot, and pull your body forward to match the location of your leg, a certain amount of resistance had to be overcome in order to accomplish taking the step. In order to move, walk, pick things up, or throw something, the muscles involved must overcome resistance to accomplish the action. So it goes, that resistance training is to add more resistance forcing the muscle to work a little harder. The best method for adding more resistance is to add it during muscle relaxation. Resistance can be added to any exercise.

Here is a very simple and short list of weight loss exercises to try that you won't hate:

Walking
That's easy! And just walk for 40 minutes 4 times a week and you can improve your health and help yourself to lose weight.

Swimming
This is easy too (if you can swim)! 20 to 25 minutes 3 days a week is all it takes to become healthy and a few pounds lighter.

Water Aerobics
You guessed it...easy! And you don't have to know how to swim, just don't drift off into the deep end.

Running
The best and basic way to lose the weight. No gym memberships required, and burns more calories then anything else.

Elliptical Machines
Not as good as running, but easier on the joints.

Walking stairs
Great exercise, great cardio, and firms the legs, calves, and butt.

Just about anything you do can be considered exercise from walking the dog, to washing the car to mowing the lawn. The key is to do some physical activity 3 - 4 times a week, watch what your eating, and you will be happy with the results.