{"id":159,"date":"2016-04-04T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/?p=159"},"modified":"2023-11-08T15:55:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T14:55:14","slug":"what-you-need-know-about-sports-exercise-and-losing-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/what-you-need-know-about-sports-exercise-and-losing-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Sports, Exercise and Losing Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"
Practical and scientifically-backed guidance on the best kinds of exercises for feeling and looking better<\/p>\n
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A lot of people want to know what exercises they should do to lose weight. Of course regardless of your shape, size or fitness goals, consistent exercise is crucial to living a long and healthy life (not to mention keeping bright and youthful skin<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There\u2019s lots of misinformation and myths out there giving bad advice to those hoping to find the best sport for losing weight, so we\u2019re here to provide some practical and scientifically-backed guidance on the best kinds of exercises for feeling and looking better.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let\u2019s start with knocking down some of the things you thought were true\u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n Paige Selenski, Olympic field hockey player<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n First things first: throw away every magazine telling you all about the \u201cBest Workouts to Tone Your Arms\u201d or \u201c6 Great Exercises for Toned Thighs\u201d. In fact, let\u2019s all agree to stop using the word \u201ctoned\u201d. It is an overwhelmingly common belief that you can \u201ctone\u201d your problem areas with a few targeted exercises a day, but the truth is more complicated.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The \u201ctoned\u201d look you may see in fitness magazines is achieved first and foremost by lowering your body fat percentage – and for better or for worse, everyone\u2019s body stores fat a little differently. While your own genetics may predispose you to holding more fat in your belly, your friend may first carry fat in her face, while your other friend may first gain fat in her butt. This is why even with years of diligent diet and exercise to lower their overall body fat percentage, some people still opt for liposuction – it\u2019s all thanks to our pesky genes!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n That means the real key to not just losing weight, but also looking and feeling better and achieving a healthier body is lowering your body fat percentage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So what does that mean for us ladies?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n Natalie Coughlin, swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n First, the \u201cbad\u201d news (depending on your perspective). You will probably not be surprised to hear that women have a naturally higher body fat percentage<\/a>. That\u2019s just biology doing its job – we need things like breasts and hips to sustain life on our planet (you\u2019re welcome, mankind). Our bodies, as women, have to maintain a certain percentage of fat because the survival of the human race depends upon it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So when you hear men talking about lowering their body fat percentage, don\u2019t compare yourself. Here\u2019s what you can realistically aim for instead:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n
\nBench press, deadlifts and pull ups are all crucial for getting field hockey players the strength and endurance they need to run the field – while guiding the ball and stick – during a long game.<\/em><\/p>\nOverall Fat Loss vs. Toning<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nIs it any surprise that swimmers focus on strengthening their shoulders with chest press and rows? Choose swimming for your cardio for strong back and shoulders.<\/em><\/p>\nFitness Challenges for Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n