When it comes to exercise I'm always concerned by how many people, when making changes like this, omit strength training. Don't do that-
1. Without strength training (and adequate protein consumption) during negative calorie periods, you will loose muscle. Without strength training your body will happily shed muscle and fat, most of use really just want to loose the fat.
2. Muscle increases your base resting calorie use, and is a multiplier of any other exercise you do.
3. Muscle is important for maintaining bone health and general health as we age.
I have even had health professionals tell me that when it comes to daily routines, diet + 30-60 min walking + 30 min weight training is better for your body then regular intense cardio. Thats not to say you should shy away from a tennis match or soccer game, or fencing a couple times a week, but if we are talking about what we do every day-
1. Without strength training (and adequate protein consumption) during negative calorie periods, you will loose muscle. Without strength training your body will happily shed muscle and fat, most of use really just want to loose the fat.
2. Muscle increases your base resting calorie use, and is a multiplier of any other exercise you do.
3. Muscle is important for maintaining bone health and general health as we age.
I have even had health professionals tell me that when it comes to daily routines, diet + 30-60 min walking + 30 min weight training is better for your body then regular intense cardio. Thats not to say you should shy away from a tennis match or soccer game, or fencing a couple times a week, but if we are talking about what we do every day-