How to Exercise - weight management programme from National Slimming and Cosmetic Clinics

Exercise is an important weight-loss tool

Even if you don't change your diet, but start exercising, you will already start to lose weight. How to start?

Exercise is an important weight-loss tool, but how much you need varies from person to person. Start small - a short 20 minute walk at least 3 days a week. Then gradually add time and intensity. How much to exercise?

There are lots of ways to increase the amount of activity you do. Team sports, racket sports, aerobics classes, running, walking, swimming and cycling will all improve your fitness levels, increase your confidence, help your social life and burn fat.

You should remember that although exercise is important, your diet and lifestyle is even more so. Read How to Diet for more information.

How to increase activity levels

• Don't stay at home during the weekend. Go for a walk in the park, gardens, countryside and coast. Don't use your car if you don't need to. If it's close enough to walk - then walk.
• Every extra step you take helps. Always use the stairs instead of the lift, or get off the bus a stop before the usual one and walk the rest of the way.
• Consider having an exercise bicycle in the living room. You can use it while watching your favourite programme or listening to your favourite music.

Build Exercise into Your Routine

You are more likely to start exercising and keep on doing it if it is something you enjoy doing.

Look for local sport clubs and gyms or even a nice park where you can walk or jog.

Build it into your routine. Set your training schedule and don't miss your sessions unless you have a VERY important commitment.

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