Can aerobic exercise help you lose weight?

Aerobic exercise is becoming a topic that everyone is paying attention to, because many people mention that aerobic exercise is the biggest helper in weight loss. Aerobic exercise involves a lot of exercise, causes a lot of sweating, and consumes a lot of calories, so it is still very helpful in losing weight. But at the same time, some people point out that aerobic exercise cannot help you lose weight quickly. So, can you lose weight by sticking to aerobic exercise? Here I will introduce you to some knowledge about aerobic exercise.

The most effective exercise for weight loss is aerobic exercise, especially exercise that consumes more energy. For example, aerobic exercise such as jogging, mountain climbing, brisk walking, ball games, swimming, etc. is good for losing weight. It is best to do each exercise continuously without stopping in the middle, and the calories burned in each exercise must reach 300 kilocalories. Usually this amount of exercise will cause the heart rate to increase or sweat, which are all within the scope of aerobic exercise for losing weight.

Heart rate is the criterion for determining whether it is "aerobic exercise". Exercise with a heart rate maintained at 150 beats/minute is aerobic exercise, because at this time the blood can supply the myocardium with sufficient oxygen; therefore, it is characterized by low intensity, rhythm, and long duration.

Each exercise should last no less than 1 hour and should be done 3 to 5 times a week. This type of exercise allows oxygen to fully burn (i.e. oxidize) the sugar in the body, consume body fat, enhance and improve cardiopulmonary function, prevent osteoporosis, and regulate psychological and mental state. It is the main form of exercise for fitness. Therefore, if you are overweight and want to lose weight through exercise, it is recommended to choose aerobic exercise, such as jogging and cycling.

The above related content is all about the introduction of aerobic exercise. Everyone knows that aerobic exercise can indeed help lose weight. So can sticking to aerobic exercise help you lose weight? The answer is yes. However, aerobic exercise also needs to reach a certain amount and time to effectively lose weight. You can try some of the aerobic exercises above, the effects are definitely very good.