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Physical activity helps to burn calories. A person will lose weight when he/she burns more calories than he/she takes in, so physical activity, such as walking, jogging, Bowling, playing tennis, etc., is a good way to burn extra calories. On the other hand, if a person is trying to gain weight, either more food should be eaten, or physical activity should be scaled back a bit so that more calories are taken in than are being burned.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoA great deal to do with weight loss relates to burning off more calories than you've put in.
Calories supply energy. If you do not use your energy immediately you intake calories, this excess of energy will be stored as fat.
Therefore, as you expend energy through physical activity, your excess fat is burned off and weight is lost as a direct consequence.
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∙ 13y agoIt mainly helps by speeding up your metabolism which in turn helps your body burn calories at a faster rate. It also burns calories as energy and when your body uses this energy it either takes it from you fat or muscle, which in turn you lose mass. You do not have to exercise to lose weight however. Eat less calories a day then you put out (burn up), and you will ALWAYS lose weight. This is generally around 2000/day
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A healthful weight loss plan is incomplete if it does not include which of the following - physical activity or a visit to the doctor?
physical activity a visit to the doctor
Does sports help lose weight?
Yes. Any consistant physical activity will help with weight loss.
What type of weight loss would someone lose by restricting calories but not increase their physical activity?
Muscle loss
What are weight loss drugs?
Weight loss drugs are medications that may help an obese person lose weight in combination with a low-calorie diet and physical activity.
Do weight loss drugs work on their own?
Weight loss medications are prescribed only as a component of a weight loss program that includes a healthy low-calorie diet and regular physical activity
Does doing UFC cause weight loss?
Yes, any kind of physical activity makes you lose weight, and doing UFC is a great way.
What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting calories but increasing his or her level of physical activity?
Lean Body Mass
What are some healthy weight loss diets?
The healthiest weight loss diet is one that you and your doctor or nutritionist make together, and customize to your individual needs. Weight loss takes time, persistence, and regular physical activity, but leading a healthy lifestyle is definitely its own reward.
What are some of the benefits to weight loss during pregnancy?
For most women, a twenty to thirty pound weight gain, not loss, is ideal. It's not so much about losing weight during pregnancy, but eating healthy foods and getting physical activity.
How many calories equal one pound of weight loss?
physical activity provides benefits in which areas
How can I encourage weight loss in my children without ruining their self esteem?
Make exercise and healthy eating a family activity! Cook healthy meals with your kids, and participate in daily physical activity with them.
What are the Negative consequences of mismatching calorie intake with physical activity?
Im not exactly sure what you mean, but the forever standing equation of weight loss weight gain is : Calorie intake - Physical activity = weight loss or weight gain. The more calories you consume the more weight you will gain. one pound of fat equals 3500 calories. If your goal is to loose weight, you can figure out how many calories your body needs from a calorie counter website such as Livestrong.com where you can record your weight and daily exercise and it will give you the amount of calories needed to loose weight, gain weight and/ or sustain your current weight. 75-80 % of weight loss is calorie intake and 20-25% is exercise.
