Different Types and Kinds of Weight loss Exercises

There are many ways by which people can lose weight. One can follow a weight loss diet or take pills that boost metabolism. For achieving healthy and permanent weight reduction, weight loss exercises provides very effective and sustainable results in little time. Short term weight reducation is very harmful for the long run. Given below are some exercises that help in losing weight.

• Resistance exercises - This consists of exercises in which free weights and weight machines are used. It has been proved by research that the benefits of 20 minute multi-rep-routine are similar to the 45 minutes of cardio activities.
• Free weight exercises - Barbells or two hand held weights are used in free weight exercises. These free weight routines have gained a lot of popularity. Minimal cost is involved and they are very comfortable. The chest, abdomen, legs and arms must be targeted. A 5 minute warm up must be included.  This can be learnt from the exercise videos as well.
• Accommodating bands - They are also very popular and they use elastic bands for building and flexing muscles. This can be performed anywhere and effective spot toning is provided to all the body parts.  There are many expensive machines in the market and the best results can be achieved. 
• Cardio training - This type of exercise is very common and the heart rate is raised by it. The benefits include the reduced risk of stroke and heart attack. One should follow cardio training for 30 minutes every day. Multiple sessions can be spread. The intensity of the exercise has to be increased till sweat is broken.
• Running, jogging and walking - This exercise is very common. For average people, 100 calories per mile are burnt by walking. It must be done very consistently and at a very brisk pace. However, many people avoid running and jogging due to their knee injuries.
• Swimming - Swimming is another exercise that people can do for losing some weight.  A person should swim for at least 25 to 30 minutes thrice a week.  This ensures in that a healthy weight is maintained at a very slow pace. Attention must be paid on the strokes.  New styles of swimming can be learnt over a period of time.  This is one of the best weight loss exercises. 

One can also watch many of the exercise for adults to lose weight in videos. Actually a lot of knowledge is provided by these videos.