3b

Recoding 3B

Part 2

So, what can you do to lose weight? Well, exercise is by far the best way. Burning calories and working off the fat will help you look and feel better. Regular exercise helps you burn calories faster, even when you are sitting still.

But what is the best type of exercise for your heart? Well, studies have shown that aerobic exercise causes you to breathe more deeply and makes your heart work harder to pump blood.

Aerobic exercise also raises your heart rate and thus burns calories. Common exercise of aerobic exercise include walking briskly, jogging, running, swimming and cycling.

People are often unsure just how much exercise they need. Again, recent studies can help. These have shown that it’s best to begin slowly and gradually work up to 30 minutes of exercise, four to six times a week.

However, your doctor may make a different recommendation based on your health. For example, it may be best to start with only a couple of minutes of exercise or begin at a fairly slow pace.

If you are not used to exercise, be sure to pay careful attention to your body. One sure sign that you may be overdoing it is if you can’t carry on a conversation while you exercise.

To give your body the chance to recover, it’s also best to alternate exercise days with rest days.