Things to Know about Burning More Calories

Things to Know about Burning More Calories

Eager to lose weight? Often it is said that it is easier to cut back on calories than to increase energy expenditure with exercise. There’s some truth to this.

For example, if you want to cut back on 500 Calories, you need to leave out one big chocolate bar or one Bic Mac. And if you want to burn 500 Cal by exercise, it takes on average 30 minutes tough spinning workout, 45 minutes moderate running or almost 2 hours easy swimming (a 155 lb woman).

It takes less time and effort to eat a carrot instead of a hamburger than to run for hour, however, the potential for weight loss is only one of the many benefits of exercise.

Being physically active improves your mood, relieves stress, builds muscles and reduces risk of chronic diseases to name a few. Nor does burning calories mean that you should always go to the gym or put on your running shoes.

You can increase your physical activity, energy expenditure, and overall health in various ways.