Weight management-Sweat Hard to lose weight

This one's a no-brainer! When you engage in physical activity, you expend calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to maintain your weight. Let exercise creep in to your daily life. Climb the stairs instead of the elevator. Take a short walk whenever you get a chance...during lunch breaks, on your way back from work, when you go shopping, when you go to drop your kids to school. Dedicated, structured workouts are great, but physical activity you build up throughout the day helps you burn calories efficiently, too.

Sweat Hard To Lose Weight

Want to shed those excess kilos? Trade some 'lazy' time for walking or other physical activities.

The equation for weight gain is pretty simple:

Unhealthy eating + No exercise = Weight gain

Now the equation for weight loss:

Balanced diet + 30 minutes of exercise daily = Weight loss and a reduced fat percent!

Your weight is determined by the number of calories you intake through your diet each day minus what your body spends. All that you eat contains calories, and everything you do spends calories, including sitting, walking, sleeping, breathing, and digesting food. Any physical activity in addition to what you normally do in your daily routine can help burn those extra calories.

Balancing the number of calories you burn through exercise and physical activity with the calories you take in through the diet will help you achieve your desired weight.

In addition to helping to control weight, studies show that regular physical activity can reduce your risk for various diseases and conditions and improve your overall quality of life.

How much? Studies show that even the most inactive people can gain significant health benefits if they manage just 30 minutes or more of exercise or other physical activity every day.

Sneak in exercises in your routine and burn off the ugly fat!

It does not matter what type of physical activity you perform -- sports, structured exercise, household chores, gardening, or work-related tasks -- all have their own benefits. Try to alternate among activities that emphasize different parts of your body, such as walking, swimming and strength training. This can keep boredom at bay!

To determine the type of exercise program suited for you, talk to your physician and a certified fitness trainer.

Some tips:

Wake up! Get up 30 minutes earlier than you normally do and use the extra time to spot-jog or take a brisk walk around the neighborhood.

Sweep, Mop, scrub! Do household chores at a pace fast enough to get your heart pumping. They are an excellent way to stay in shape.

Ditch the remote! Use hand weights, ride a stationary bike, do a quick 'Kapalabhati' or a stretching routine during the commercials. Walk up to the TV to change the channel or adjust the volume.

Stairs are the way to go! Avoid the elevator as much as you can.

Use a bicycle! They are economical and beneficial. Ride a bicycle if you have to go shopping.

Skip! We mean skip a rope. You can carry it with you even while travelling. You can do a quick workout at the tea-break or even before lunch!

Do not make physical activity an unpleasant chore, but try and make the most of the opportunities you have, to be active.

The key to successful weight loss and improved overall health is making exercise a part of your life.