What exercises will give me the maximum weight control benefit?

We at the Hunger Free Forever program recommend combination of aerobic, strength training, and flexibility exercises are recommended for gaining maximum benefits for weight control. Aerobic exercise refers to movement that increases utilization of oxygen. Aerobic exercises include walking briskly, jogging, bicycling, cross-country skiing, swimming, aerobic dance, and racquet sports. Strength-training (anaerobic) exercises include lifting weights and other resistance exercises as well as certain types of yoga. Circuit training, like the program at Curves, involves lighter resistance and higher repetitions of each exercise done with little rest between sets. Circuit training has some muscle-building benefits, along with greater aerobic or cardiovascular benefits than conventional weight training. We believe that there is too much focus on aerobic exercises for weight loss, and that strength-training exercise is actually more critical to long-term weight control, because it is able to build muscle mass. For overall health and fitness, we recommend engaging in both, as well as performing regular stretching exercises to maintain flexibility. Yoga, tai chi, and stretching classes are fantastic ways to increase flexibility.

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