An Extraordinary Study Reveals That The Best Exercise To Lose Weight Is NOT Aerobics

Hey, we all have a few pounds to lose; well, most of us over 50 have that belly roll to work on. But the best way to lose weight is not what people believe. Just walk into any fitness club and witness the wanna-be big losers on the aerobics machines.

The author belongs to a national fitness club and knows a member who rides a stationary bike for what seems like hours at a time. In the last several months, she hasn't lost an ounce AND she's most likely hurting her health.

Did You Know Aerobics Is Actually Bad For You?

A study cited by a well-known physician in a recent blog post indicates that "prolonged aerobics training increases the risk of oxidative damage in muscles." In other words, frequent hour-long aerobics sessions will do more harm than good.

But Don't Toss That Stationary Bike On The Junk Heap!

Before you junk your home aerobics machine or quit your fitness club membership, let's create a scenario like will help you lose weight and won't harm your health.

First, re-frame the aerobics exercises so that you are interval training. Here's a more healthy approach to exercising for weight loss (and heart health):

1. Pick a stationary bike or an elliptical machine.

2. Warm up for 3 minutes.

3. Repeat 8 times (working up to 8; this requires effort on your part) - 30 seconds full out (no cheating), 90 seconds recovery.

4. Cool down.

The rules associated with this exercise are to check with a doctor before you go try it, and do not exceed your maximum heart rate unless you are planning on a heart attack.

Also, pay attention to the effects of prescription meds (another reason to check with the doc). In the author's case, the drug Nadolol slows down heart rate about 15 - 20 beats per minute. It's near impossible to get to even 80% of maximum heart taking this drug.

Always Remember

And never forget - weight loss will accelerate if you include strength training to build muscle and eat the right foods. Consuming half a pound of Mother See's chocolates after an exercise session is NOT eating the right foods!

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