You've probably heard it a hundred times before but I will say it again,
incidental activity is very important in the process of losing weight as you
can burn more calories than relying on dietary means alone.

Fat is burned from the body when cells oxidize to release energy in the form
of exercise or movement. When the exercise is done slowly to moderately then
the majority of energy is taken from the fat stores.

The loss of fat comes from fat cells all over the body, not from one or more
specific area's so spot reduction of a certain area is not possible. The
main priority of this article is to show you the quickest and safest way to
lose fat from the body.

The key to effective aerobic training that burns off the maximum amount of
fat is long-term consistency not intensity.  It doesn't matter if you run a
mile, jog a mile or walk a mile you will burn exactly the same amount of
calories.

The best exercise by far for the purpose of fat-loss is fast walking either
indoors on the treadmill or outdoors. What many don't know is that walking
produces a greater percentage of fat loss as opposed to jogging or running.
Other aerobic activities are the treadmill, bike, climber or any other
training gear found in or out of the gym.

Walk or exercise until you are mildly puffing and hold that rate until the
allotted time. If your aerobic activities leave you panting or breathless,
your going too hard, your energy is coming from your carbohydrate reserves
and not from your fat stores. Try fast walking for one hour a day every day
of the week if you are able.

Here are some of the benefits of Fast Walking.

* Easy to Perform
* Most Conventional
* All Natural Body Movement
* Doesn't Cause Injuries
* Can Be Done Anywhere
* The Best Minimal Effort Exercise for Fat Loss

Research shows that regular, brisk walking is one of the best exercises we
can do for overall fitness.  It suits people of all ages and fitness levels,
it's easy to get started and there's no complicated technique to learn or
equipment to buy.

Walking is an excellent way to get fit because it uses nearly all the
muscles and, as you have to carry your body weight, you can get a good
workout from it.

It's also safer on the joints and the back than most other forms of exercise
because you're not jumping up and down, so the impact is low.

Studies have shown that taking a daily 20-minute walk can reduce the risk of
heart attack as much as 50%, it also reduces high blood pressure and helps
to burn fat to keep weight under control.

Walking and other weight bearing exercises (Strength training) helps to
increase bone mass, which protects against osteoporosis and bone fractures.

In the first two weeks, go for a 20-minute walk every other day and then
increase this to 40 minutes.  At first try to do five 20-minute walks per
week totalling 100 minutes a week.  Once you get used to the regular
exercise, increase this to 40 minutes for five times a week.

You can then gradually increase this as you see fit, if you want to walk
every day for 40 minutes or even an hour so be it. Remember the more you
walk the more fat that will be burned off.  The best pace for fitness
training will make you slightly breathless, but you should still be
comfortable and be able to carry on a conversation.

As you get fitter, you'll want to stretch a little harder to keep your heart
rate up.  Try lengthening your strides, increasing your pace. Keep your
shoulders back, your chest lifted and your tummy pulled in when you walk,
hold your head up for open, easy breathing.

Practical Tips...

* If your feeling stressed, try counting your steps repeatedly from one to
ten as you walk, this helps some people achieve a meditative effect and can
be a great tension reliever when practiced over a full 40 minutes.

* Time yourself, measure the distance or increase the gradient to make the
workout more challenging. Drink plenty of fluids during and after your walk.

* Make safety your first consideration. Don't walk after dark except in
well-lit, busy places.  Start the walk slowly, and then gradually increase
the pace.

So, go ahead in all other activities try to move, move, move. Try parking
the car further away from your destination so you can walk the extra
distance, hide all your remote controls so you have to get up and change the
channels manually. These all help burn those extra calories and body fat
from your frame.
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