Free Guide to The Best Fat Burning Activities

You want to drop weight; you know you should exercise… maybe aerobic activity? Many people ponder this question a number of times throughout the year, but what exactly is aerobics? There are many more choices than simply attending an aerobics class. Aerobic means ‚Äúin the presence of oxygen.‚Äù Your body will burn fat more capably when increasing your oxygen rate through aerobic activity.

The other two important burn fat aspects regarding fat burning and weight loss those are often overlooked are proper nutrition (diet) and strength training. Diet is important to fuel the body to perform activity; this can easily be attained by following the food guide pyramid. A healthy diet doesn’t mean buying supplements or eating extra protein—it means getting a healthy variety from all of the food groups :

1. Running: Running is almost always the first on every list; it’s easy to do from almost any location—all you need is the pavement and a good pair of running shoes. You can burn a significant amount of calories— about 300 calories or more in a half of an hour. You can even enhance that total with intervals and hills. The downside is that strong knees are a must. Strength training is of utmost importance in regards to injury prevention.

2. Cross Country Skiing: Cross-country skiing is an awesome cardio/calorie burner. It utilizes both upper and lower body, making the heart rate soar. On average, a half hour burns a gigantic 330 calories! The only downside (aside from being HARD)—it takes extra equipment and snow.

3. Spinning/Cycling: Cycling either indoors or out is a great cardio activity. Spinning classes have become very popular throughout the United States—many clubs requiring sign-up 24 hours prior to class. As in any cardio activity, there is a huge variable as there can be such differences in strength. Hills, sprints, jumps, etc. can burn anywhere from 300-500 calories per half hour. Okay, for this you need a bike and helmet, shoes, padded shorts.

4. Step Aerobics/Cardio Kickboxing: Step has lasted much longer than anybody expected, and cardio kickboxing can pack quite a punch when it comes to cardio workouts. An extra benefit: many classes include some strength and flexibility at the end of each class. Classes often have different instructors and often can add a variety to your program. You can burn 300-400 calories. You do need either a club membership or a good video and a step.

To lose fat, you have to eat. Your body is designed for survival, and part of its survival mechanism involves storing and holding onto body fat when there is lots of food, to be used when food is scarce. If you make a habit of not eating, skipping meals, or consistently eating too few calories, your metabolism will slow down in order to conserve caloric energy. To avoid this condition, eat good quality foods in the proper quantities at regular intervals. The initial weight loss achieved through improper calorie restriction is muscle, not fat, so it is a poor long-term solution.

So, what’s diet plan holding you back? By increasing your cardio activity, you’ll feel better, look better, decrease stress, and have more energy. Remember, you just need to raise that heart level and increase that oxygen—So many choices! Do something every day, even if it means simply adding extra steps to your every day activities. You’ll be feeling younger and healthier in no time.

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12 Responses to Free Guide to The Best Fat Burning Activities

  1. Rupal says:

    Great advice Tom!

    Speaking of step aerobics lasting long than expected, remember jazzercise? It was all the rage!

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  2. Dr. J says:

    Aerobic activity is definitely the way to go! I’ve been running for years, but also do other cross-training stuff. Good shoes, and running on a softer surface with proper form will extend your running life!

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  3. Blake says:

    great article. I love running, biking and swimming. Like you said, makes me have more energy and just feel better.

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  4. kat says:

    I took up running a few years ago and what a difference it has made. But I will say my knees did take a beating. Conditioning is really important, as are rest days. The best part is you can do it anywhere!

  5. POD says:

    I am not a runner but recently started with an elliptical and that is very strenuous for me. I love it! It’s way different that walking although one of the programs is “walk in the park.”

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  6. Tom Rooney says:

    Rupal – I do remember Jazzercise, but I think that faded with any disco recollection.

    Dr. J – Good shoes always far outweigh the cost in comfort and use.

    Blake – Energy is the name of the game

    kat – I also try to tell anyone that walking is great too. It’s just the movement thing that everyone needs.

    POD – Elliptical can save your knees from a pounding. Who is the artist of “walk in the park”?

  7. Sagan says:

    Love cross country skiing! Gotta pull out my skis and go for a nice long one…

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  8. Well shoot, I was hoping you’d be telling me more about that special fat-burning bat guano juice that was going to help me lose weight without any of that annoying exercise stuff!

    Running, seriously? Dude, I’d get all sweaty and everything.

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  9. Tom Rooney says:

    Sagan – It’s that time and up in Canada I’m sure it’s a national sport.

    Crabby – You are a very funny person and I love your blog.

  10. Wow, cross-country skiing. I haven’t done that in a long time. Sure enjoyed it when I did.

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  11. Tuscanystone says:

    I love step aerobics. I have my own step and dvd. I used to do it when if first came out 20 years ago too!

    Does anyone’s toe nails fall off when running?? lol I went mad on the treadmill for a while and lost 2 nails!! Probably wrong shoes??

    Tusc :D

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  12. Tom Rooney says:

    Charlie – Cross country sking is one of the most aerobic exercise you can do. Good for you.

    Tuscany – You may not want to do treadmill work in flipflops. :)