Weight loss exercise

Exercise burns calories, right? So, the more you do the more weight you will lose, right?

Not necessarily. The hormonal effects of non-recovery are immense and can actually prevent weight loss if not properly balanced with rest days, nutrition, and sleep.

If weight loss is your goal and you are just getting started with an exercise program, here are a few suggestions:

1. Make sure you are up to date on your physical assessment. If you have not had heart or blood pressure checked in a while, be sure all is stable in those areas.

2. Remember that it is not just calories burned during the exercise time. Depending on what you do and how you do it, the increase in overall metabolism can still impact things even 48 hours after an exercise effort.

3. Aerobic type exercise burns calories the fastest, but resistance work helps build muscle mass, which increases the mitochondria in the muscles and overall improves your resting metabolism and energy!

4. If you are new to exercise or training, start slow. Don’t risk an injury that will set you back. Reviewing workout videos or even having a few sessions with a personal trainer.

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of the Peloton company for their spin bikes and treadmills, mainly because they provide you with amazing training on the screen, on demand or live, and they coach on proper technique to prevent injury. If you don’t want to shell out the dollars for new equipment now, simply download the app on your phone or iPad. Tons of personal training and info here! Onepeloton.com