The short answer is that you want to maintain your physical strength while dieting.
If you're dealing with too much body mass you probably think that any weight loss equals loss of fat and that's a good thing. But that is not necessarily true. Add in the potential loss of bone or muscle mass. Not to mention decreased physical stamina and balance that comes from diet and calorie reduction alone.
The combination of diet and exercise keeps you strong, builds muscle and bone mass. These are important components of overall health whether you are at your ideal weight or you need to drop some pounds.
Maintaining and/or increasing your daily functionality at any age is important. One of the first things I hear from my clients is not "I love the way my arms are looking" but I can't believe how much stronger I am and how much more stamina I have to do the things I love.
So if you're reading this and are enjoying good health without an exercise program, or you're sticking to a diet and enjoying shedding some lbs - kick it up. Be the best you can be and start moving. Walk, bike, dance, consider starting a strength training program with a fitness trainer. You will learn proper form and can be assured of a full body workout. Not to mention, you will have made a commitment to meet someone one and exercise X number of days a week. You will see results with exercise and commitment.
i don't have a "regular" workout routine with weights, but i have recently dedicated some time to it at night. i don't do an all out workout, but i have been using my new balance ball to do some simple exercises. i already feel better.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear what you're doing on the BB. They are awesome for both stabilizing your body when you're doing certain weight bearing exercises AND with other exercises it requires you to call on ancillary muscles to maintain your stability.
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