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		<title>Weight Loss Exercises</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>10 Exercises for Fast Weight Loss</strong></p>
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<p>The market is nowadays flooded with thousands of <strong>weight loss</strong> regimes, how to <strong>lose weight</strong> in two weeks fads and all manners of trickery of gimmicky products to burn fat and losing weight. It is important to have a very solid and well-structured regime for losing weight.  Avoid exercise regimes that are isolation oriented if you really want fast <a title="Weight Loss" href="http://www.weightlossbalance.com"><strong>weight loss</strong></a>. This means concentrating on exercises that only work out only one muscle or joint.  Often it is better to have an all rounded program that targets several areas of your body.  Below are 10 proven ways of attaining fitness through the burning of maximum calories. They all strive to burn maximum calories in the shortest time possible.</p>
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<li><strong> </strong><strong>Squat Dumbbell Curls</strong></li>
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<p>These involve leg exercises combined with bicep ones. Have your feet apart. Have a dumbbell in each hand and stretch your arms down. Do a squat and ensure that you thighs attain knee level then raise yourself up slowly with the dumbbells in the same position.</p>
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<li><strong>Close grip push up</strong></li>
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<p>It is a general variation of the normal push up. It mainly targets the triceps muscle bundles. The difference comes in the position of your hands. They should be close together such that the thumbs should be nearly touching. You then lower yourself and then push up. This is a guaranteed method when you want to <strong>lose weight</strong> fast.  If you can’t do it in a proper push up position, you can put your knees on the floor.</p>
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<li><strong>1 Arm Dumbbell Back Row</strong></li>
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<p>This exercise dwells on the back. It requires that you have a bench for working out and a dumbbell. You just hold the dumbbell and lie on the bench. Then you lift the dumbbell rhythmically without twisting or tilting your upper body. While doing this, ensure that your right foot is firmly on the floor while the left is bent. Your shin should be placed on the bench.</p>
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<li><strong>Lunges</strong></li>
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<p>This exercise type makes use of the body’s weight as the resistance component. With this form of exercise, weight loss is guaranteed in a very short time. It burns many calories at a go. You just place your hands on your hips and use one foot to step forward. Ensure you bend forward with your knees attaining a 90° angle. You then raise yourself and repeat with the other foot.</p>
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<li><strong>Hammer Curls</strong></li>
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<p>This is a dumbbell curl variation but incorporates the forearms as well. The grip forms the difference. You make sure you have them in a neutral position and then curl them as far as you can before resuming the starting position.</p>
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<li><strong>Lift weights</strong></li>
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<p>When it comes to exercises, ensure you lift weights. They are credited with increasing the body’s metabolism levels, which means you are able to burn more calories.</p>
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<li><strong>Aerobic training </strong></li>
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<p>This can involve walking, cycling or even swimming. They increase your energy levels and endurance.</p>
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<li><strong>Resistance training at home</strong></li>
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<p>This may incorporate the lunge and squats. They bring fatigue to your muscles and hence burn fat in the process. They also bring about hormonal balance, which means you <strong>lose weight</strong> in a healthier manner.</p>
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<li><strong>Active Stretching</strong></li>
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<p>This can incorporate stair climbing and general stretching. They help develop and attain flexibility, while building muscle tone.  Yoga exercises are an example of excellent stretching.</p>
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<li><strong>Dance</strong></li>
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<p>This falls under aerobics. Do this until you are exhausted and fatigued. You are sure to burn many calories.</p>
<p>With all these exercises it is important that you go at your own pace and make sure you don’t over do it when you are getting started.  If you are unsure of how to do something, please consult a professional first and seek medical advice.</p>
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		<title>Weight Loss Exercises At Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>It is impossible to talk of an effective <a title="weight loss" href="http://www.weightlossbalance.com"><strong>weight loss</strong></a> program without also talking of exercises. However, we know that the majority of people dread having to go to the gym to exercise. Did you know that you can exercise in the comfort of your home just as effectively as you would have had you been registered at the local gym? Many forms of exercises are available that you can perform at home on your own. You can use the furniture, equipment or even your own children. Because membership to your home gym is very free, you will never again have excuses for not exercising. All you have to do is try a few and stick with those that work for you.</p>
<p>The first exercises you can comfortably do at home are push-ups. These exercises train your shoulders, chest, abdominal muscles and glutes. Other than helping you burn calories they also help you build muscle mass. The good thing about these exercises is that they do not require the use of gym equipment.</p>
<p>Bodyweight squats are leg exercises you may do while in your house. They are considered the most effective when it comes to burning fat and building muscle.</p>
<p>The third type of exercise is pull-ups. They train your biceps and back while also helping you build strength and endurance.</p>
<p>Step-ups are the fourth type of <strong>weight loss</strong> exercises. They involve you walking up and down the stairs in your home and work your legs and glutes. At first, you may have a hard time with steps ups. However, as you get accustomed you will find it easy.</p>
<p>Planks are additional exercises that help you build muscle. They are very similar to push ups the only difference being that you hold your upper body in one position for a few minutes rather than move up and down.</p>
<p>The sixth type of exercise is stick-ups. They work on your back helping you burn calories while at it.</p>
<p>There is also the one-leg Romanian dead lift. As the name suggests, a single leg exercise strengthens your hamstrings while at the same time helping you build flexibility. This particular exercise is ideal for individuals who work from home and are always sitted on the chairs in their home offices. T-Push up exercises work on your whole body. However, they are said to be more effective on the abs. They are like ordinary push up only that you are required to rotate your body such that it forms a T.</p>
<p>Squats, bench dips and lunges are other <strong>weight loss</strong> exercises you could engage in. What you need to understand is that these exercise work different parts of your body. For instance, push-ups and bench dips work on the upper part of your body while squats and steps ups work on the lower half. For more information on the exercises you can do at home, you should research on the internet. There are hundreds of websites with details on this. You could also talk to a professional trainer.</p>
<p>In addition, a great place to start is simply going for regular walks or bike rides.  These are very easy, and will help you to lose weight reasonable quickly.</p>
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