No-Sweat workouts that help you lose weight

The most common reason a women starts a new exercise program is to loose weight. And while cardiovascular workouts that make you work up a sweat are the most popular workouts when trying to loose a few pounds, there are several workout plans that will help you loose weight without having to sweat. So if you would like to loose a dress size or two but don’t want to get all sweaty, you are in luck, we have the answer.

To start, I must be honest, it is easier to loose weight with workouts such as Cardio Kickboxing, Group Cycling, or running. Those types of workouts increase your heart rate and burn a lot of calories. But how effective are workouts you don’t enjoy? If you don’t like how something makes you feel, how consistent are you going to be in the long haul? Wouldn’t it be a better idea to figure out what works for you and then do it all the time? So if you don’t like to sweat, it’s best to know that and choose your workouts accordingly.

The two most popular “sweat-free workouts” would be Pilates or Body Sculpting. Both of these exercise programs focus on muscular strength and endurance. They attempt to stress the muscle in order to make it stronger, leaner and more toned. By simply doing either for about 30 minutes a day, and reducing your daily calorie intake by 200 calories (that’s one big cookie or one can of Coke) you could loose six to eight pounds in a year. And if you are thinking you want to do it faster, add in a 30- minute brisk walk and could do it in as little as six months. Click here for more sweat-free workout ideas.

It may not seem like much, especially when the media has us watching TV shows with participants loosing 10-15 pounds a week. But remember, to loose weight that fast you need to exercise 5-7 hours each day! And your diet is typically restricted to about 1200 calories. These types of diets go beyond extreme and these programs require a physician’s constant supervision. How about taking a more sensible approach? An approach of slow changes over time that become part of your lifestyle, how does that sound?

Remember, consistency is more important than intensity. Start with 20 minutes a day and consider starting with exercise videos that are at your level so you can learn good form and technique. And don’t forget, creating healthy habits is the key to long-term weight loss.