Wondered if any of the resident fitness experts could give some advice. I want to lose a few stone and fell fitter. I currently walk around 5km a day in about an hour as a way of keeping active. I work from home and sitting at desk etc etc you get the picture. Is this sufficent activity for general fitness or do I need to bust a sweat? I have a water rower and try and do 30 mins but have been skipping it last few weeks.
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Originally posted by Unix View PostWondered if any of the resident fitness experts could give some advice. I want to lose a few stone and fell fitter. I currently walk around 5km a day in about an hour as a way of keeping active. I work from home and sitting at desk etc etc you get the picture. Is this sufficent activity for general fitness or do I need to bust a sweat? I have a water rower and try and do 30 mins but have been skipping it last few weeks.
A bit of variety might be a good thing; ride a bike for an hour or go for a half hour swim once or twice a week or get back on the water rower.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
Have you thought about eating less and if you have tried but can't help yourself try wiring your teeth together?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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The best way to lose weight is to change your diet. Do you have any indulgences that can be swapped out? I swapped my bagguet and crips for a graze box and that was a major contributory factor to me shedding two stone. I stopped taking sugar in tea and putting sugar on my cereal etc.
Is there any way you could include more walking? Could you walk to the town on Saturday rather than drive etc?Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYes, if you understand 'general fitness' to be a basically healthy level of fitness.
A bit of variety might be a good thing; ride a bike for an hour or go for a half hour swim once or twice a week or get back on the water rower.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostHave you thought about eating less and if you have tried but can't help yourself try wiring your teeth together?Originally posted by MyUserName View PostThe best way to lose weight is to change your diet. Do you have any indulgences that can be swapped out? I swapped my bagguet and crips for a graze box and that was a major contributory factor to me shedding two stone. I stopped taking sugar in tea and putting sugar on my cereal etc.
Is there any way you could include more walking? Could you walk to the town on Saturday rather than drive etc?Comment
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5km a day isn't a bad bit of exercise but it doesn't burn many calories. If you were already at the weight you wanted, you could probably eat and drink quite happily with it, but if you want to lose substantial weight - a few stone?! - you'll have to create quite a big imbalance in calories you eat vs use. You can draw your own line how to balance that!
You might also think you're eating healthily but be eating far more than you need, of "good" foods. You might sign up for Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com and start by simply logging what you do in a regular week currently - you may be surprised!Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by Unix View PostThanks for the advice guys. I think I will add the water rower 30 mins most days of the week as it works upper body a bit as well. Diet wise I try and avoid sugar and cakes etc but probably drink 8-10 pints of lager over the week which I could cut to just 4 say. I do try and walk more at the weekend.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by TheDandy View PostGet out in the hills at the weekend; great exercise, superb views, and perfect thinking time.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by d000hg View Post5km a day isn't a bad bit of exercise but it doesn't burn many calories. If you were already at the weight you wanted, you could probably eat and drink quite happily with it, but if you want to lose substantial weight - a few stone?! - you'll have to create quite a big imbalance in calories you eat vs use. You can draw your own line how to balance that!
You might also think you're eating healthily but be eating far more than you need, of "good" foods. You might sign up for Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com and start by simply logging what you do in a regular week currently - you may be surprised!Originally posted by TheDandy View PostGet out in the hills at the weekend; great exercise, superb views, and perfect thinking time.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostA good long walk at the weekend for a few hours can do wonders for burning off fat, as long as you don't follow it with a skinfull.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostAbsolutely; hill walking is effectively an interval training that raises and lowers the heart rate and makes your leg muscles work hard.Comment
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