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eLearning Series:
Your Most Popular Exercise & Fitness Questions
Learn the right way to get into
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Best
Three Weight Loss Classes
So many commercials and advertisements scream
“Lose weight now!” but how many of them are actually legitimate?
Just to be clear, taking pills and supplements are not going
to get rid of excess weight – the only way to do that
is through good old-fashioned cardiovascular exercise coupled
with a healthy
diet. Thanks to modern innovations and ideas, though, you can
work out and burn more fat than ever while you have fun at
the same time! Gyms and fitness studios across the country
are focusing on creating cardiovascular fitness classes that
keep participants engaged and encouraged, and this is a boon
for folks who are traditionally turned off by the thought of
exercise. Losing weight has never been so fun and fast!
Spinning
The workout of the stars, spinning
is an exercise similar to biking except that, well, you
don’t go anywhere. When you
spin, you are using a machine similar to a bike but with only
one wheel and with adjustable resistance so that you can control
the level of exertion. Beginners start with the handle in a
traditional biking position but as you proceed through levels
and become more fit, eventually the handles will be almost
level with the bike saddle. Spinning mimics mountain biking
by changing resistance at different points throughout the workout,
imitating hills and rises. The calorie burn can be impressive
but be prepared for a sweaty workout. Your leg muscles will
be called upon in ways they never have before and the first
few classes will probably leave you with some muscle soreness
and stiffness that should disappear within a few days. Spinning
instructors recommend that participants wear heart monitors
to track heart rate and move into the ideal range for maximum
fat burning. You can find Spinning classes at gyms nationwide.
Belly Dancing
If you’ve ever watched belly dancers and admired the lithe,
seductive movements, here’s your chance to learn their secrets
and burn calories at the same time. Belly dancing classes have
exploded in popularity in the past few years and can be found
in most major cities and metropolitan areas. You won’t need
any special workout gear, just show up in your t-shirt and
shorts. You’ll start learning the basics of moving
your hips and waist, and go from there to the more complicated
twists
that make belly dancing so unique and seductive. The calorie
burn is average but couple the class with a healthy diet and
brisk walking several times per week and you’ll see the fat
begin to melt away. The bonus of belly dancing is that as you’re
burning calories you are also toning and firming the abdominal
muscles, so when the fat is gone you’ll be able to see beautifully
defined abdominals. In addition to that, you will have learned
a unique skill that you can use as a workout any time you like!
Step Aerobics
Step aerobics can burn serious calories thanks to the work
it requires from muscles. The concept of step aerobics has
been around for decades and it became popular in the eighties
along with Jane Fonda. It remained a regular offering at fitness
studios but recently has enjoyed a renewed burst of popularity.
In a step aerobics class, there will be an instructor leading
the class from the front. You will need an exercise step that
can be raised or lowered depending on your fitness ability.
After a brief warm-up, the instructor will lead the
class in aerobic exercise utilizing the step to increase
calorie burn. The pace can get intense and that equals a higher fat burn
for you! Arms will frequently be included as part of the workout
but only to increase the heart rate, so don’t forget to include
regular strength training as part of your fitness program.
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