2 Tips For Using Cardio As A Weight Loss Tool

In addition to its heart and lung benefits, cardio (or aerobics) can be an important part of your weight loss program.   Keep these two tips in mind for getting the most out of your cardio exercises.

1. Vary your routine. There are a variety of aerobic activities to choose from (see High or Low Impact).  Choose to do different exercises on different days.  Or try interval or circuit training in which the activities are switched within a single routine.

If you always do the same activity day after day, your body becomes accustomed to that exercise and it’s no longer a challenge for you.  When that happens your body works more efficiently and doesn’t have to burn fat as quickly; you stop losing weight.

You also want to do whatever it takes to stay motivated.  If you get bored and stop working out, you’ll never meet your weight loss goals!

2. Exercise 1^st thing in the morning. When your alarm goes off, get up, go potty, drink a glass of water, and get moving!  During your nightly fast, your body has used up all the fuel you ingested last night so exercising before you eat anything forces it to burn stored fat!