I find it hard to get back into a regular exercise routine, between finding the time and battling the heat and humidity it can be difficult. So I decided to list out my reasons why I have to make the time and effort:
· I will burn fat more effectively. Your body produces hormones during aerobic exercise that activate the breakdown of stored fat for use as fuel.
· I will burn more kilojoules. A daily 30 minute walk, if you put a bit of oomph in it, burns around 6300 kilojoules a week. Ok on its own its not that month but in 6 months that is 5kg of fat blasted.
· My metabolism will increase and be more effective. Even once you finish exercising your metabolic rate stays elevated, and the more intensely you exercise (or for longer) the longer the rate will stay elevated after you finish. So if you your 30 minute walk will help you burn an extra 200-300 kilojoules though out the rest of the day after your walk.
· It will improve muscle tone. Dieting can result in muscle loss but by exercising you can stimulate the release of growth hormones that assist in the development of muscle tone.
· I will become fitter. Then I can exercise for longer and lose more fat – or have heck of a lot more energy to play with family and friends.
· It will reduce my appetite. Apparantly it’s true, exercising before lunch or dinner can help control your appetite and make you feel more satisfied with less.
