PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and exercise help burn calories. The amount of calories burned depends on the type, duration, and intensity of the activity. It also depends on the WEIGHT of the person. EXERCISE as a TREATMENT for obesity is most effective when combined with a diet weight-loss program. Exercise alone without diet will have a limited effect on WEIGHT because one has to exercise a lot to simply lose one pound. However regular EXERCISE is an important part of a HEALTHY lifestyle to maintain a healthy weight for the long term. Another advantage of regular exercise as part of a WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM is a greater loss of body fat versus lean muscle compared to those who diet alone.
Other benefits of exercise include:
*Improved BLOOD sugar control and increased insulin sensitivity (decreased insulin resistance)
*Reduced triglyceride levels and increased good HDL cholesterol levels
*Lowered blood pressure
*A reduction in abdominal fat
*Reduced risk of heart disease. A study performed in men found those with moderate activity had a 23 percent lower risk of death than those who were less active.
Remember, these health BENEFITS can occur independently (with or without) achieving weight loss. Before starting an exercise program, you should talk to your doctor about the type and intensity of the EXERCISE program.
Other benefits of exercise include:
*Improved BLOOD sugar control and increased insulin sensitivity (decreased insulin resistance)
*Reduced triglyceride levels and increased good HDL cholesterol levels
*Lowered blood pressure
*A reduction in abdominal fat
*Reduced risk of heart disease. A study performed in men found those with moderate activity had a 23 percent lower risk of death than those who were less active.
Remember, these health BENEFITS can occur independently (with or without) achieving weight loss. Before starting an exercise program, you should talk to your doctor about the type and intensity of the EXERCISE program.
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