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Health Encyclopedia: The Effects Of Exercise On Weight
- The Effects of exercise on Weight
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Recommended Exercise Methods
- Exercise's Effects on the Heart
- Exercise's Effects on Diabetes
- Exercise's Effects on Bones and Muscles
Exercise's Effects on Weight
Exercising helps people reduce their weight, maintain weight loss, and fight obesity. Research has shown that women who regularly exercisebut do not change their diet can losesignificantly more weight than less active women.
Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise may be adequate to maintain cardiovascular health, but it might not prevent weight gain. Recommendations published in 2003 and 2004 suggest that 45 to 60 minutes per day is necessary to prevent weight g...
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...number of calories per pound depends on gender, age, and activity levels. For instance, a 50-year old woman who wants to maintain a weight of 135 pounds and is mildly active might require only 12... Read more »Recommended Exercise Methods
A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.Adjust activity according to... Read more »Images
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