14 July 2007

Weight loss with Elliptical Trainers

If you are looking to loose some weight, cardio programs are a must, to be very honest there are no shortcuts to it. Exercise equipments like elliptical trainers or cross trainers are one of the best ways to you reach your goals in an effective way. And if you have that equipment at home, everyone can use it without having to make that extra effort to go to the gym.

Generally the more vigorous the exercise, the more amount of fat and calories you burn.
Everyone who exercises has a set heart workout rate that is best suited for him or her when they exercise. For most people, it is recommended that they exercise within 55 to 85 percent of their maximum heart rate for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, usually per day. If you are an experienced exerciser, you may want to increase your pace or exercise longer. If you are beginner you may want to start at the minimum recommended exercise level.

An exercise program has to keep a few important factors in mind like the sex, age, weight, fat percentage, diet, work schedule or any other health problem a person may be suffering from. For eg- A diabetic person has to be more careful with his diet and exercise plans.

You want to participate in a fitness program that will help you lose weight but you also do not want to over exert (exhaust) yourself to the point that it can cause you health problems.

There are quite a few fitness programs that can help you lose weight and can be performed at varying speeds. These include aerobic exercise routines, dance classes, and sports workouts. All of these types of exercises will help you burn fat and calories. The more running involved in an exercise the better. Fast walking, treadmills, stair climbing, and bicycling are all options for you as well. Elliptical trainers are good choice as they do not put too much pressure on your joints as in running or using treadmills and some models also give you a upper body work out.

If you know what level your heart rate is when you perform any of the above exercises, then it will help you determine how effective your fitness program is. If you find that your heart rate is at the recommended level for your age then you know your workout will help you lose weight. If you find that you are not at the recommended heart rate level, under most conditions you may want to consider increasing the intensity of your aerobic workout.

In addition, there are a variety of other tests you can take that will help you determine whether or not your fitness plan is working for you. For example, one of these other tests would measure the percentage of body fat that you have. The average ideal body fat percentage for men is 15% to 18% and for women it is 22% to 25%.

If you are confused about how to figure out what your ideal fitness program should be, then you can consult a doctor or personal fitness trainer. They will help you create the ideal fitness plan for you, which will help you lose weight at a slow, steady pace. They will also guide you in ways to keeping the weight off. But start off with something today. Make up your goals and get going.

You can find more on Best elliptical trainers for home use in previous articles.

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