Obesity and Exercise: What To Do When You Can't Do Traditional Exercises

We always hear the same thing from people who are just beginning their exercise habit. "First I'll do some cardio to lose weight, then maybe I'll start on the strength training." Maybe they're worried they'll gain weight from strength training, or that their muscles will look bulky, or maybe the idea of doing strength and cardio in the same week is just overwhelming. But these fears are unfounded. The truth is that increasing strength has benefits you shouldn't put off, including better bone density, a longer life… and faster weight loss. We make it simple for any fitness level in the article below.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy We always hear the same thing from people who are just beginning their exercise habit. “First I’ll do some cardio to lose weight, then maybe in a few months I’ll start on the strength training.” Maybe they’re worried they’ll gain weight from strength training, or that their muscles will look bulky, or maybe the idea of doing strength and cardio in the same week is just overwhelming.  But these fears are unfounded. The truth is that increasing strength has benefits you shouldn’t put off, including better bone density, a longer life… and faster weight loss.  We're making weight training a little less heavy. Learn the no-frills, no-experience approach in the article below. Nicholas English Editor, About.com Health exercise The 10 Best Exercises for Firmer Abs By Paige Waehner Exercise Expert READ NOW exercise Obesity and Exercise: What To Do When You Can't Do Traditional Exercises    By Paige Waehner Exercise Expert READ NOW Exercise Stronger Body, Longer Life: The Beginner's Guide to Strength Training   By Paige Waehner Exercise Expert READ NOW about.com Emu Oil to Coal Tar: The Best OTC Treatments for Psoriasis    By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW WEIGHT TRAINING Dumbbell Strength Training Over 50: The Perfect Program   By Paul Rogers Weight Training Expert READ NOW Trending Now • Calm Down Quickly When You're Overwhelmed: Here's How • From Beginner to Expert, Our 9 Favorite Yoga DVDs • What Kind of Blood Tests Diagnose a Thyroid Problem? • Here's the Right Way to Prevent a UTI • How Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Your Eyes? Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Living Healthy newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.