I want to lose weight , i  cross train , but i want better results, which is the best exercise for weight loss
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If weight loss is your goal then you want a program that combines reistance training with cardio.  Start out with a good weight training routine (at least 3 x per week) and finish with at least 20 mins of moderate to high intenisty cardio.  The cardio will burn calories while you are exercising and the resistance training will increase you muscle mass which will increase your overall metabolic rate, meaning you will burn more calories throughout the day.  \n\nLastly, you need to make sure that your nutrional program is just as regimented as your exercise program.  You can have the best exercise program but it won't get you anywhere without a good nutrional program as well.\n\nFor the best all-around program check out the link below for Rob Faign's book "Natural Hormonal Enhancement".
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SWIM SWIM SWIM. The best excercise in the world. Swimming is totally weightless and it works a series of ways. It is Aerobic and resistance training in one. Aerobic works to get your heart rate going and thus will increase metabolism and help circulation which all burn fat. Also if you are swimming and not doing a stationary type of water work out then your breathing becomes regulated by the type of stroke you are swimming. Resistance training is from the water friction. Every step and stroke you make is like having a few pounds on your hand. Resistance and light weight training is important when losing weight because you have to tighten the skin as well. Good luck, it will change your life when you lose the weight, but make sure you do it right.
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As mentioned running is a great way to achieve this goal. You can also try swimming. These will lead to burning the most calories per hour of activity. Basically one loses weight in gradual quantities from all different parts your body at once, so these exercises will lead to the best lost. Hills, stairs, squats, lunges, etc will target/tone your glutes.
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Eating healthy, consistent exercise and lots of water is the right way to start and are important for a healthy lifestyle but they won't necessarily cause you to lose weight.\n\nTo use exercise to lose weight:\nYour cardio exercise should have your heart rate at a minimum of 80% of maximum which is generally 220 - age\nand maintain that for over 20 minutes. At 20 minutes, your blood glucose level is depleted and your muscles start to burn fat so every minute beyond 20 minutes you are directly burning fat. If you increase your muscle mass, it does increase your weight since muscle is denser than fat but you burn more calories even when you are resting when you have more muscle. \n\nThe last five-ten pounds will not come off so easily however short of starting a fitness plan that has you training for a marathon (running so much that it matters less about much you eat though what you eat will affect performance).
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The best motivation, experts say, it's health. Because it never becomes obsolete, like an outfit or a guy that you might not want anymore, for instance.\n\nThink about the health benefits of weight loss (I mean, of having a normal weight!):\n- less risk of heart disease\n- less risk (or better management of) diabetes\n- no more swollen feet\n- etc etc\n\nand of the various benefits of exercising regularly:\n- increased levels of serotonine -> happyness or at least reduction of depression symptoms\n- stronger bones\n- more oxigen for the brain\n- (can't remember now but I've seen a list somewhere and they are definitely more).\n\nAnother way of keeping your motivation alive and improve your methods is, in my experience, to read regularly, for instance on the internet, about weight loss, diets, exercise and the like.\n\nGood luck!
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there is a website for yoga, Bikram Yoga is REALLY good for weight loss (given that u dont have heart problems).\nAlso, if u just run, jog, dance, have sex, do whatever continuous exercise for 20 minutes a day every day for several months u will notice a significant weight difference.\nswimming is also very good for a total body workout.\nwhen u work out regularely tru to eat at least 4-5 times daily (small meals).\nin conjunction to aerobic exercise do some weight training to ensure you dont sag afer you loose weight.
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Best for burning calories and losing weight?  Neither actually.  Interval training is best for that b/c it takes advantage of both aerobic and anaerobic activities.  Running second.  Walking third.  Short, high-intensity exercise will burn the most calories.  \n\nInterval training will actually train your body to burn calories through-out the day.  Not just while you're working out.  Interval training is an intense work-out of 15 to 30 minutes where you begin at a base rate and then gradually build up the intensity at intervals and then bring it back down.  Here's an example...Let's say you were running on a treadmill for 24 minutes.  The first two minutes you'd start out at your base rate:  For our example, let's say you start out at speed 5.  After two minutes, go up to 5.5 for two minutes.  Then, go back down to speed 5 for two more minutes.  Then up to 6 for two minutes, and again back down to 5.  After you hit 6.5, you'd then start dropping your pace again.  Go back to 6, then 5.5, and finally 5 again.  For more info, visit the following sites...\n\nhttp://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs\n/conditioning/a/aa030802a.htm\n\nhttp://www.acefitness.org/fitfacts/pdfs/\nfitfacts/itemid_87.pdf#search=\n'interval%20training'\n\nhttp://www.cbass.com/INTERVAL.HTM
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Cardio is what makes you lose weight.  If you don't like the treadmill (I hate it), use the stationary bike or the stair climber.  Actually, those machines get incredibly boring after a few weeks of using them every day, so I prefer to do something fun...I like dancing, playing tennis, bowling, and horseback riding.  You lose track of time and it doesn't seem like work, and it has the added bonus of keeping you in shape!
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exercise is the greatest and cheapest weight loss product
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All exercise can help with weight loss.
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actually, yoga (when done properly in the advanced stages) CAN be a very effective workout...however, you absolutely need cardiovascular activity to lose weight and keep your entire body healthy...toning muscles with weights and pilates is great, but in the long run, it's cardio that keeps your weight regulated by burning calories and keeping your heart, lungs, muscles strong...it can totally suck while you're doing it, but you will feel GREAT after...I've never been much of a cardio person, but recently started triathlon training and I love it now
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You want to lose weight while working out.  If you want to lose in your upper arms focus on that area while working out.
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Doing any sort of excersize will help you lose weight everywhere in your body, though cycling will target and strengthen your leg muscles.  Ride alot, though, and you'll certianly loose weight everywhere.  If you'r loosing to lose weight fram you butt, then cycling wont do it as efficienty as say, a stair climber, but you'll lose it.
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What kind of exercises are you doing? --  what are you eating?\n\nSome exercises are better for weight loss than others, some exercises are good to tune the heart and circulatory system, but do not do much for weight loss.  Check if the exercises you are doing are consistent with your goal.\n\nIt may not be the volume of food that you are eating, but how many calories, how much fat, etc. in what you are eating?  You could be eating less in volume, but taking in more sugars and fats.  Check if your diet is consistent with your goal.
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I just heard about this on the news. Running is the best as it uses all the muscles from the chest down, you lose weight and the abs show definition.\n\nIf this is the information that you are looking for , please rate it. Thank you.
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If you can handle a routine with both I would do that. What tends to happen is if you constantly do one style only your body and muscles will become accustomed to the routine and you will burn less calories and your heart rate will maintain at a certain rate. Interval training is better for weight loss overall as your heart rate peaks and troughs. You will burn more calories going harder than taking the softer option so it's better for weight loss. \n\nWhat I would do is a combination so start for 10 minutes with a slow continuous run. They find a hill and do 10 really fast sprints up then recover downhill and go again with no breaks. Then 10 min of jogging then do 50 alternate lunges. 10 min of jogging then 50 squats 10 mins jog then 50 push ups 10 minutes of jogging then stretch. \n\nIf you have sand dunes nearby that is the perfect combination of short sprints and jogging in one routine.  \n\nMake sure you only run for 3 days max. per week so your body does not get conditioned. Again you need to include weights as this shapes your body. Refer to this website for some great ideas: \nwww.bodybuilding.com  \n\nAlso, to ensure you keep on track try spin and boxing into your routine. The easiest way to lose weight is to go on a 1200 calorie plan with exercise. You need to work out 6 times per week for max 1.5hrs per day. \n\nGood luck!
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The only way to lose weight is to have more energy output than calorie eating input.  Bike riding every day is an excellent and fun way to exercise.  I know because I lost 35 pounds doing it.  Good Luck and have fun!