Weight loss exercises for women

Of the two genders, men and women, women definitely get the brunt when it comes to losing weight. Women lose weight at a slower rate than men because they have slower metabolisms and tend to store more fat. I know, I know, this is unfair; a man can gobble up hotwings during a game and then play a game of basketball and be fine, but a woman eats a bagel with extra cream cheese and no matter what she does, she bloats.

I’m exaggerating a bit, but in reality, women tend to be much more frustrated with weight loss than men. That’s because losing weight is harder for women. Fortunately for the fairer sex, there are weight loss exercises for women that really work and can help any woman lose some unwanted weight.

Exercise #1: Jogging

Your run-of-the-mill woman doesn’t have time to run 5-6 miles a day. Fortunately, that’s not really necessary to lose weight. The best way to lose weight is to be as active as possible, and that means jogging. Jogging is a less intense, lower impact form of running that can be done three times a week, for 30 minutes at a time, and still get results.
For those new moms, jogging behind a stroller is just as good (and even better, I say).

Exercise #2: Spin

I know many think that Pilates is a fashionable exercise. Really though, Pilates is a great way to stay active and improve your metabolic and cardiovascular performance. This is basically riding a bike without going anywhere. There are spinning classes that offer motivation and discipline, plus the social connection that many women miss with exercise (and many men seem to miss at all).

Exercise #3: Weight Training

This is more of a type of exercise than an exercise per se, but it’s still important. Did you know that muscle requires more energy per day for its own maintenance and performance than fat? That seems pretty sensible, right? Well, it also means that building muscle can help you lose weight, not just make it stronger. Of course, few women want to bulk up, but luckily, almost all women can add a little muscle, look better, lose weight faster, and still not look like they spend their time eating raw meat and living in the gym.

Exercise #4: Kickboxing

Usually, it’s the men who are in the movies blowing things up and beating up the villains. But women can get involved in this too (well, minus the exploding stuff part). Kickboxing is a great way to increase your cardiovascular fitness because it boosts your aerobic capacity and tones your muscles. Plus, it’s fun, and for women, it can be incredibly empowering.

I recommend signing up for a class and bringing a friend or two along on the trip. Just don’t hit them.