Walk
Walking is a low-intensity form of exercise, walking regularly helps to lose weight. There are many different types of walking that you can try such as brisk walking, interval walking, Nordic walking. Walking every day is both a way to exercise and helps the body relax after a long tiring day.
Cycling
Cycling is a healthy form of exercise and can promote weight loss. A study published in Obesity Facts found that cycling for more than 1.5 hours a week can help reduce body weight by 4.1kg in men and 0.92kg in women.
Swimming
Another great way to lose weight is swimming. Swimming can burn calories, promoting weight loss. The swimming motion works different muscle groups, toning muscles and improving overall health.
Yoga
Yoga is a great low-intensity exercise for weight loss. Some of the poses like triangle pose (trikonasana), bridge pose (setu bandha sarvangasana), downward facing pose (adho mukha svanasana) can help you get in shape in a short time.
Tai Chi
Tai chi involves aerobic exercise, muscle training that helps with weight loss. A study published in Evidence-Based Complementary Alternate Medicine found that participants lost an average of 1.49 kg (3.3 pounds) of body weight after 48 weeks of tai chi practice.
Notes on low intensity training
- Although low-intensity exercise puts less stress on the body, remember to drink enough water.
- To make this exercise more effective, you should combine it with a balanced diet. Gradually increasing the exercise time and intensity will also help achieve the best results.
- Maintain a moderate, steady effort level that allows you to exercise for long periods of time without overexerting yourself. The key is to find a pace that keeps your heart rate elevated but not too high.
