We will now discuss the major forms of exercise for weight loss.

Here are effective tips for introducing aerobics safely into your daily life:

Maintain a comfortable pace. For example, you should be able to hold a conversation while walking briskly. If you do not feel natural again within 10 minutes following exercise, you are exercising too hard. Also, if you have difficulty breathing or feel faint or weak during or after exercise, you are exercising too hard.

Increase your workout in stages to get the most benefits with the fewest risks. If you have not been exercising, start at a slow pace and gradually increase the amount of time and the pace of your activity as you become more fit.

Select activities that fit your personality and have an element of fun. For example, if you like team sports or group activities, choose basketball or an aerobics class. If you prefer individual activities, choose swimming or walking. Also, plan your activities for a time of day that suits your personality. If you have more energy in the morning, plan activities that can be done at the beginning of the day.

Plan a workout schedule. To gain the most health benefits it is important to exercise as regularly as possible. Alternating your aerobic activities helps keep the excitement and anticipation in each sport alive.

Maximise your safety and comfort. There are legitimate reasons why so many athletics shoes exist in the market today. Diverse exercises like walking and tennis require a shoe designed quite differently than an aerobics or running shoe. Also, the proper workout attire that moves and breathes properly is essential.

Encourage your family or friends to support or join you in your activity. When parents are active, their children are more likely to be active and stay active for the rest of their lives.

Challenge yourself. Set short-term as well as long-term goals and celebrate every success, no matter how small.

Whether your goal is to control your weight or just feel healthier, becoming physically active is a step in the right direction. Take advantage of the health benefits that regular exercise can offer and make physical activity a part of your lifestyle.

I have presented some basic yet effective steps of aerobics that you might want to practise. Remember it is just your commitment to exercise that is required and you can burn fat anywhere, anytime and anyway.

Dancing: This is one of the most enjoyable ways of burning your calories. And the best part is you don’t require any formal training for it. If you love music and want to shake, opt for this mode of burning calories. You can dance in your bedroom, your kitchen or even your bathroom. You can do it alone or with someone.

Studies have shown partner dancing exerts just as much energy as swimming or running. Become healthier and fit just by having the time of your life! Exercise has become the leading reason people have learned social dance.

Dancing helps:

• Tone your muscles
• Improve your flexibility
• Make your heart stronger
• Make your lungs work better

You can dance in a health club, in a nightclub, or at home. To dance at home, just move your body to some lively music!

Non-weight-bearing Dancing

Dancing on your feet is a weight-bearing activity. Dancing while seated lets you move your arms and legs to music while taking the weight off your feet. This may be a good choice if you can’t stand on your feet very long.

A moderate speed of dancing helps in burning about 200 calories in a span of 10 minutes. Yes, we include this because dancing does make you sweat. And sweating is nature’s way of detoxifying the body. With all the junk food and preservatives we eat, sweating is a good thing. However, we do suggest you take precautions to have this inoffensive benefit.

But before you begin dancing, there are certain important steps that you should keep in mind:

• Always give utmost importance to your safety while dancing.
• Wear proper shoes and clothing, as improper gears could affect your tendons and muscles, which can lead to muscle pulls and stretches.
• Always proceed slowly while dancing, i.e., the speed should be accelerated gradually (start with the following methodology: slow-fast-slow) and like aerobics, a dancing session should always end with a cooling down session.
• Don’t eat or drink before dancing.

Always carry out your sessions under expert guidance.

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