When we think about quick weight loss, many of us relate it immediately to diet control and being careful what we eat and don't eat. But there's far more to it than that...

Many quick weight loss plans pay a lot of attention to food and cooking and it's true that your food choices are of utmost importance. However, a large percentage of dieters make the mistake of ignoring the exercise side of the deal, telling themselves that their weight loss problems can be sorted simply by dieting. That is so far from reality! Exercise is extremely important whatever diet plan you are subscribed to, and not just for quick weight loss.. Exercise is important to all of us for our overall health and well being.

Exercise should be part of your daily routine. It has numerous major benefits, even at limited levels. Not only does it burn fat but it also boosts your metabolism and increases circulation. Regular daily exercise will help your body to eliminate toxins through sweat glands and lymph systems, and is especially important to the low-carb weight loss programs because it regulates blood sugar levels.

Physical exercise is essential for all weight loss diet success. Without exercise, your body will not be configured to process carbohydrates successfully. Research demonstrates that sedentary individuals have extreme insulin reactions to even moderate amounts of carbohydrates. This shows that exercise doesn't just help you lose weight, it will help you keep it off too. Exercise teaches your body how to process the carbohydrates in your diet. When you exercise regularly, you'll find you are able to eat more carbohydrates over time because your body will use them efficiently.

There are two basic types of exercise formats. These are aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise. The best weight loss regimen will typically combine these two forms each week. So let's look at how these two styles of exercise differ.

Aerobic exercise's main aim is to increase your heart rate. This will cause your body to take in more oxygen and it gives all of your cells a fresh supply. If you've not exercised regularly in a long while, many of those cells will have been deprived of oxygen. Aerobics will regenerate them and in turn, will make you feel better during those times when you aren't exercising.

If it's been a while since you last exercised, it may take some time for your body to get used to your new aerobic workouts. Be sure to start slowly to give yourself time to adjust to these new aerobic movements. You must learn how to stretch and warm up correctly in order to avoid any muscle strain. Some good aerobic activities include walking, golf, tennis and dancing. These activities will not cause too much strain on your body, but they will get your heart pumping. Start slowly and set yourself goals. For instance, if you want to be involved in a walking program, begin by walking four blocks. Then increase your training to six blocks, then eight. Your body will respond well to any exercise.. after all your body was designed to move!

Anaerobic exercise includes any activity that is not technically aerobic. The exercises in the anaerobic category are typically designed to build muscle mass. Weightlifting and strength training are good examples of anaerobic exercises. Working out with weights at the gym can be an important part of any weight loss program. As you lose fat, you'll want to replace it with muscle if you want to stay lean. Don't imagine that working out with weights are only for those wanting to become a bodybuilder. Weight bearing exercises like isometrics and resistance training will improve your bone density, your posture and your overall fat burning potential.

If you do not have an exercise program as part of your weight loss efforts, you are setting yourself up for failure. Make a commitment to incorporating exercise into your weight loss regimen and you'll see results almost immediately. If in doubt about any aspect of your exercise workouts, you may want to get some advice from your primary care doctor or a professional aerobics instructor.

Trevor Taylor