Is walking on a treadmill good exercise for losing weight?!
Question:
Is walking on a treadmill good exercise for losing weight?
I have changed my diet. I eat ALOT of salads and fish and chicken and I walk for 30 to 60 minutes on a treadmill several times a week. I have lost 5 pounds in about a week, but kind of stopped losing weight or at least have not noticed it as much. I also eat alot of fresh fruit. I was wondering if what i am doing is a good way to lose weight. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated!!
Answers:
What you are doing is exactly right for weight loss, sounds like your diet is spot on and you are exercising at a manageable rate. Our bodies burn fat best as we exercise at about 65-75% of the max heart rate for our age and sex. The only thing I could suggest would be to make sure the treadmill is going at a sufficient speed for you to achieve the right heart rate. You might like to consider other good exercises like eliptical trainers and the rowing machine for a bit of variety. I am a big fan of using the skipping rope - building up to 30 mins of rope skipping is a great workout for the whole body. Don't forget that as the body loses fat and increases muscle fibre, weight alone is not always the best indicator of fitness since muscle fibre actually weighs more than body fat.
Good luck, and stay motivated! Your body will love you for it.