Activity
To get some good calorie burn going, you need to be active. But, if you haven't been active much before, you might not know quite where to start.
We're here for you! Today, we'll focus on both aerobic and strength activity.
What's aerobic?
Aerobic exercise gets your heart pumping. It gets your lungs working. To power all this, you burn calories. This plays a big part in your weight loss plan. And it makes you feel so good!
The idea is to get moving at a moderate or high level of effort. For good health, work up to:
2 hours and 30 minutes per week at a moderate level. That's like brisk walking or a bike riding at a casual pace.
1 hour and 15 minutes per week at a high level. That could be running, swimming laps, or an aerobics class.
You can break it up, like 30 minutes of brisk walking, 5 days a week. Even 10 minutes at a time works. Get it in however you can!
Choose your favorite ways to move
Use the Get Moving! calorie burn tool to learn how much you can burn.
Why strength building?
Sit-ups, push-ups, squats, and using weights are all examples of strength building exercises. But there are so many more!
Muscle burns calories. That means the more muscle groups you strengthen, and the more you use those muscles, the more calories you burn.
Strength building 2 days per week is all you need. You can lift weights or even soup cans in your kitchen. You can do band resistance exercises, yoga, and push-ups. Or take a weights class with music.
Getting stronger burns more calories.
Goal of the day
Find a friend who you can be active with.
Who do you want to spend more time with? Who might want to be more active, too?
Moderate level exercise is safe for most people. But if you have a health problem, such as heart disease or diabetes, it's important to first talk with your provider. Find out the types and amounts of physical activity that are right for you.