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Heaven Sent · December 31st, 2003, 11:36 AM

To work out more effectively and get faster, safer results, you need to know the right answers to your fitness questions. Here are some of the most common queries, fielded by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) during their annual Fitness on Call event.

1. How do I start an exercise program?
The short answer is slowly. Doing too much, too quickly, is one of the fastest ways to end up back on the couch or worse. Walking is arguably the easiest, most convenient way to start getting into shape, but cycling, an exercise class, or any other moderate intensity activity will do. Just choose something you'll enjoy.

You can begin with as little as 5 to 10 minutes, 3 to 5 days a week. Choose a pace that is comfortable so that sore muscles won't discourage you from continuing. After a week or so, gradually increase either the length of time or the number of days a week that you're exercising. Slowly work up to at least 30 minutes, most days of the week.

2. How much exercise do I need to do to lose weight?
Exercise alone may not be the best way to slim down. To lose a pound of fat, you need to burn 3,500 calories. Since walking a mile burns about 80 calories, you'd have to cover 44 miles to lose a pound!

But losing weight can be much easier if you combine exercising with a little calorie cutting. If you want to lose about a pound a week (a safe, healthy recommendation), you need a 500-calorie deficit each day. You can achieve that by exercising off about 300 calories (a 3- to 4-mile walk or an exercise class) and cutting back on what you eat by 200 calories (a can of soda and two pats of butter) a day.

3. What's the best piece of home exercise equipment to buy?
One that you'll use regularly, so choose one that you enjoy. If you want to read while you exercise, it may be easier to do on a stationary bike than a treadmill. Also, keep in mind any conditions that may limit your activity. For example, a cross-country ski machine is probably not the best choice if you have chronic shoulder pain.

[ December 31, 2003, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: Lunachic ]

Ladyofthelake · December 31st, 2003, 12:02 PM

Let's do it! Time to get into gear so we look HOT this summer.

Stayingstrong · December 31st, 2003, 01:45 PM

Thanks for sharing great article, Tammy

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December 31st, 2003, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Heaven Sent Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience. George-Louis de Buffon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 5,701 Lost Weight: 65 Current Weight: 196 Goal Weight: 165	To work out more effectively and get faster, safer results, you need to know the right answers to your fitness questions. Here are some of the most common queries, fielded by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) during their annual Fitness on Call event. 1. How do I start an exercise program? The short answer is slowly. Doing too much, too quickly, is one of the fastest ways to end up back on the couch or worse. Walking is arguably the easiest, most convenient way to start getting into shape, but cycling, an exercise class, or any other moderate intensity activity will do. Just choose something you'll enjoy. You can begin with as little as 5 to 10 minutes, 3 to 5 days a week. Choose a pace that is comfortable so that sore muscles won't discourage you from continuing. After a week or so, gradually increase either the length of time or the number of days a week that you're exercising. Slowly work up to at least 30 minutes, most days of the week. 2. How much exercise do I need to do to lose weight? Exercise alone may not be the best way to slim down. To lose a pound of fat, you need to burn 3,500 calories. Since walking a mile burns about 80 calories, you'd have to cover 44 miles to lose a pound! But losing weight can be much easier if you combine exercising with a little calorie cutting. If you want to lose about a pound a week (a safe, healthy recommendation), you need a 500-calorie deficit each day. You can achieve that by exercising off about 300 calories (a 3- to 4-mile walk or an exercise class) and cutting back on what you eat by 200 calories (a can of soda and two pats of butter) a day. 3. What's the best piece of home exercise equipment to buy? One that you'll use regularly, so choose one that you enjoy. If you want to read while you exercise, it may be easier to do on a stationary bike than a treadmill. Also, keep in mind any conditions that may limit your activity. For example, a cross-country ski machine is probably not the best choice if you have chronic shoulder pain. [ December 31, 2003, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: Lunachic ]

December 31st, 2003, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stayingstrong ^Motivation^ Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TAKING CONTROL!!!! Posts: 3,185 Lost Weight: 40 pounds Current Weight: 130 Goal Weight: 124	Thanks for sharing great article, Tammy