{"id":598,"date":"2024-08-23T17:19:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T17:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reflexmd.com\/?p=598"},"modified":"2025-04-21T23:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T03:10:45","slug":"5-workouts-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reflexmd.com\/blog\/weight-loss\/5-workouts-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Wow! Workouts for Weight Loss \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you\u2019re looking to take off pounds, you want to make the most of your workout. And when you\u2019re taking GLP-1 for weight loss, it should be combined with \u201cincreased physical activity,\u201d according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)<\/a>. But which strategy will give you the most weight-loss bang for your buck and allow you to lose weight safely<\/a>?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe best approach is to combine strength training with cardio,\u201d says Saara Happanen, PhD<\/a>, a sports psychologist, fitness trainer, and creator of the Move at Work Challenge. Cardio gets your heart pumping, your lungs working, and muscles moving, which all contribute to burning calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But strength training is a key part of the equation because it builds lean muscle. And the more muscle mass you have, the more efficient your body becomes at burning calories as you go about your day, says Haapanen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One large study review<\/a> published in Obesity Reviews<\/em> found that aerobic and resistance training both led to a significant loss of both weight and belly fat in overweight or obese adults. An earlier review<\/a> found that a combo of high-intensity aerobic exercise with resistance training worked best at decreasing belly fat and improving lean muscle mass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belly fat is an important health measure. It\u2019s an indication that you probably have visceral fat<\/a>, which lies around the abdominal organs and raises the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer, and dementia, research<\/a> shows. (Don\u2019t miss our our 5-step plan to losing belly fat<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The takeaway? Mixing and matching workouts not only keeps you from getting bored\u2014it can also help you reach your goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the best exercises are the ones you\u2019ll actually do. So pick something you enjoy, and keep things interesting by playing music that pumps you up or teaming up with a friend. Here, five to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wow! Workout #1: Walking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cWalking is a great place to start when trying to lose weight,\u201d says Haapanen. You don\u2019t need to invest in a gym membership or any equipment other than a good pair of sneakers. Don\u2019t get tripped up by the \u201cyou must walk 10,000 steps\u201d idea; start at 5,000 steps, Haapanen suggests, and add a little bit more every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your body adjusts to the exercise, keep making it more challenging by increasing your speed or distance. One way to keep it interesting is to alternate your pace as you walk. Two ideas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n