Choosing Weight Loss Exercise - Importance of regular physical activity for weight loss
It is probably unnecessary to emphasize the importance of regular physical activity for health as well as for weight loss. Overweight is most often caused by inappropriate diet and lack of physical activity and successful weight loss and control requires change of both eating and exercise habits.
Most health and weight loss experts recommend between 30 and 60 minutes of moderately intense exercise most days of the week. Which type of exercise you choose is up to you but it may be worth to keep in mind that physical activity which increases heart and breathing rates and possibly causing a light sweat helps to burn more calories than for example walking. Since permanent results foresee continuation of exercise when reaching optimal body weight you are highly recommended to choose an activity which you are most likely stick with to long term even if burning less calories.
If you have not been physically active for a longer period and if you are not sure which type of exercise to choose your decision may be easier if trying to remember what you liked the most in school or considering the sports you like to watch on TV. It also may be wise to sign up to different exercise courses at once and sticking with the one you like the most. Whatever exercise you will choose it is highly important to start gradually and slowly increasing the time of physical activity. If you have a medical condition you should consult with your health provider before choosing and starting any kind of exercise.