Lose Fats by Cycling

In our quest to lose fats and gain that slimmer body, we know we must exercise. We will be exploring several interesting activities that will help you burn the fats away without being too boring or painful.

In order to lose weight, we have to burn more calories than we consume. Thus one of my favourite exercises is cycling. Whenever I drop by East Coast Park, I make it a point to cycle for at least 2 hours. It is an efficient form of exercise as I can go on for 2 hours without feeling very tired and it burns a great deal of calories. Active cycling at a moderate speed burns around 600 calories per hour.

Our goal in cycling is not to win a race but simply to be able to cycle for a couple of hours at a time and a couple of times weekly. The key is consistency. I used to cycle only twice a week but now after keeping to this habit, I am now able to comfortably cycle much longer distances and for a longer time. Each week I try to extend my route a little longer and I actually managed to increase it up to 10 km within a month.

Here are 3 reasons why I love to cycle:

1. To De-Stress

As a fellow Singaporean, I understand that life can be really stressful due to the fast pace of life and sometimes we simply do not have the motivation or the drive to workout. However, cycling is actually a very good way to de-stress. Each time I cycle, I can feel the fresh breeze blowing at me while I zoom by at high speed. And the faster I go, the more enjoyable it becomes. It is very therapeutic and it keeps my body and mind rejuvenated. I can let loose my thoughts and worries and it makes me smile.

2. Non-Repetitive

Unlike other static exercises like sit-ups, you get to choose your own cycling route. Thus when I get on my bike, I always cycle around parks and other scenic routes. Sometimes to make it more enjoyable, I also encourage my friends to join me in cycling. It not only gives me a good workout, but it also gives me a good reason to ask my friends out and we can have an enjoyable time together. Cycling with friends simply makes your routine exercise more enjoyable.

3. Fast Results

The best part of cycling is that the results are pretty quick. I was very surprised to note that I lost 5 kg while cycling consistently for a month while maintaining my usual diet. I can also feel that my leg muscles are being worked on. Actually the best way to burn off fats is to gain more muscles. Most women are afraid of gaining muscles for obvious reasons. But strengthening your legs would only serve you better aesthetic-wise. I mean guys will always admire nice trim legs.

Hope that you can see the many benefits of cycling. When combined with natural supplements to help control your fat and sugar absorption, this is a fun way to lose fats.

Lose Fats by Brisk Walking

Sometimes, when we try to lose fats, we think of the most challenging and painful ways to do so.

I guess it is because many people think that if it is too easy, it must not be very effective. That is so not true. Here, I would like to share with you one exercise that I do and have found to be not only effective, but gives be great joy and pleasure.

Every week, twice a week, I go to the nearby park and do Brisk Walking. Sometimes, I go down to the Botanic Gardens. Other times, I am at East Coast Park. Where ever it may be, without fail, I go for my weekly walks.

How is Brisk Walking different from normal walking?

You have heard that after meals, it is good to take a leisurely stroll to help digest the food, that is a good habit, but that is not Brisk Walking.

When you do Brisk Walking, you actually walk faster than normal. Hold your body upright, clench your fist, lift up your fore arms to your elbow level parallel to the floor. When you walk, make sure you heels land first and then roll rapidly forward.

Your steps are brisk and sure. Do not bounce, this is not jogging. There is no need to strain to go as fast as you can. Just walk quickly and with confidence. As a gauge, it will take you anywhere from 15 to 25 mins to finish 2.4km walk at a comfortable pace.

Make sure you have sensible walking shoes (jogging shoes are fine) and wear loose, comfortable clothing. Breathing is important, so tight and restrictive clothes are not ideal.

Hopefully, this simple suggestion will give you many hours and days of pleasure and a healthy lifestyle.