After setting the goal to work on losing
any excess body fat you currently have, the next step is taking the time to
assess the various ways that you can help move fat loss along.
What are the best workouts to be
completing? And, how often should you be doing them?
These are just a few of the questions that
might come up as you start preparing yourself to get started. One type of workout that many people will
think about doing is a video based workout.
Following along with an exercise video right in the comfort of your own
home can seem like the perfect way to get in shape.
It’s fast, convenient, and doesn’t require
any expensive workout equipment. What
more could you ask for?
But are these videos a really good solution
for fat loss? Or are they just going to waste your time?
Let’s have a quick peak at what you should
consider.
The
Type Of Video You’re Using
The very first thing you need to take into
account is the type of video you’re using.
The video variety will make a big difference in the amount of weight
loss progress you see as different home workouts will burn different calories.
A yoga video for example would be perfect
for someone who is looking to experience relaxation benefits and who wants to
improve their flexibility. In terms of
calorie burn though, you could do better.
A fast paced kick-boxing style of workout
on the other hand will have you rapidly burning up calories, thus seeing faster
overall results as far as weight loss goes.
When trying to choose which video to use,
look for one that’s going to get your heart rate up and keep it there while using all the main muscle groups in the body.
These are two elements that will qualify it
to be a good calorie burning activity.
The
Degree Of Weight Loss You Wish To Experience
The second thing that you need to think
about is what overall rate of weight loss you want to experience.
The fastest rates of weight loss will be
seen in those who follow a good diet plan and a proper strength training
workout.
So if the video incorporates strength
training into the mix, you can feel confident that it should help you move
towards your end goal.
If the video doesn’t, then you’ll want to
also take the time to perform some additional strength training on your own
time.
This will help ensure that you’re getting
the benefits of both worlds. Be careful
when selecting your video for strength training however as many of the ones out
there promote using very light weights, which isn’t what you want to be doing.
Remember, the more you challenge your body,
the faster you’re going to see progress.
Your
Level Of Fitness Knowledge
Finally, the last thing that you need to
take into account is the level of fitness knowledge you have. If you’re performing an exercise video that
calls for a number of advanced exercises that you’ve never done before, there’s
a very good chance that you could begin using improper form.
This could then set you up for some serious
injuries over the long term, so something that you definitely must work to
avoid.
In that situation, an exercise video may
not be the best option for weight loss and a session with a local personal
trainer would be.
So there you have a few of the most
important points to consider about weight loss videos. When used properly in the right situation,
they can help encourage weight loss, but when used improperly, they may not
deliver the results you were hoping for.
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