Exercise for weight loss

Running is a great way to lose fat.
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In the last article I mentioned that the only thing you need to lose weight is to create a deficit in your calorie intake. Exercise is not a must for fat loss at all. But if you want quicker results, you should exercise. Here's why:

Exercising burns calories. This makes weight loss quicker because you're already eating less than you burn- and on top of that, you're also burning calories through exercise! That will make you reach your fat loss goals in an even shorter time.You can get that six pack or flat belly that you always dreamed of even  quicker than you plan to.

It promote muscle gain. When you exercise, your body starts putting on muscle. Just remember though, females cannot put much muscle on naturally so if you females readers are worried you'll end up looking masculine- don't. It'll never happen. 

Weight lifting is a great way to build muscle.
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For guys- this means that if you want to reveal a muscular body under your fat, start hitting the gym weights. Weight lifting not only promotes muscle gain but it also burns calories just like any other exercise, so you can have the best of both worlds.

It increases your daily calorie requirement. This is welcome news for those of us who love to eat. If you want to be precise, do your research and find out how many calories you are burning by undertaking the physical activity you do on a regular basis. Luckily, treadmills already have a little gadget that tells you how many calories you've burned during your session. Remember though, just because you jogged for an hour doesn't mean you can pig out on calorie dense food! Make sure you are still eating less than you burn. For more info, click here.

It releases "happy chemicals". Exercise is a great mood elevator and has been scientifically proven to release some of the chemicals responsible for a good mood, such as serotonin or endorphin based hormones. It has been scientifically proven that regular exercise results to a healthier state of mind.

So, now the importance of exercise in your journey to a desirable figure has been made clear. What are you waiting for, then? Put your runners on and enjoy a jog in the fresh air outside!