Best exercise for losing weight - tips and advice from SLP Slimming

7-Day Exercise Plan

Day 1 - Cardio Training Warm-Up Exercises 10 minutes light walking on treadmill. 5 minutes of floor stretches. Stretch, back, neck, arms and legs. Cardio Workout 20 minutes on the stationary bike. 15 minutes on the treadmill - faster pace than warm-up. Cool-Down Exercises 5 minutes of slow rowing. 5 minutes of stretching - especially legs and arms.

Day 2 - Cardio and Strength Training Warm-Up Exercises 5 minutes light walking on treadmill. 10 minutes of stretching. Stretch, back, neck, arms and legs. Aerobic/Resistance Workout 15 minutes at moderate pace on rowing machine. 2 sets of 12 biceps curls (using light hand-weights) ** Lats pull-down machine - 2 sets of 12. ** Pecs Machine - 3 sets of 12. Cool-Down Exercises 5 minutes of light walking on treadmill. 5 minutes of stretching - especially legs and arms.

Day 3 - Swimming Training Warm-Up Exercises 10 minutes walk before you get into the pool. 10 minutes of slow laps. Swimming Workout 25 minutes - swim laps at moderate pace. Cool-Down Exercises 10 minutes - swim slow laps. 5 minutes of stretches (out of the water).

Day 4 - Strength Training Warm-Up Exercises 10 minutes - stationary bike (flat terrain, no resistance). 5 minutes of floor stretches. Stretch, back, neck, arms, legs. Strength/Resistance-Training Workout 2 sets of 12 push-ups (place knees on floor for support). 2 sets of 12 biceps curls (using light hand weights). 1 set of 20 ab-crunches. ** Leg press machine - one set of 12. ** Lats pull-down machine - 2 sets of 12. Cool-Down Exercises 10 minutes - easy-paced walking on the treadmill. 5 minutes of stretching - especially legs and arms.

Day 5 - Cardio and Strength Training Warm-Up Exercises 5 minutes on stairclimber. 10 minutes of stretching. Stretch, back, neck, arms and legs. Aerobic/Strength-Training Workout 15 minutes at moderate pace on a treadmill. 2 sets of 12 biceps curls (using light hand weights). 1 set of 20 crunches ** Lats pull machine - do 2 sets of 12. Cool-Down Exercises 5 minutes light step exercises. 5 minutes of stretching - especially legs and arms.

Day 6 - REST DAY - No Exercise

Day 7 - Home Exercise Workout Warm-Up Exercises 10 minutes of jogging on spot or light skipping with a rope. 10 minutes of stretching. Stretch, back, neck, arms and legs. Home Aerobic Workout 25 minutes of aerobics video exercise. Cool-Down Exercises 10 minutes cooling down (Included in most exercise videos). 5 minutes of stretching - especially legs and arms.

Exercise Program Notes: ** Adjust weight resistance level so that you can barely manage the repetitions and sets listed. Importance of Warming-Up Before starting each day's strength training or cardiovascular workout, it's important to warm-up for 5-10 minutes. Warming up gradually increases your heart rate and body temperature, prepares your muscles and joints for action and flexes your body for the upcoming workout. Importance of Cooling Down After your main workout, you should spend 5-10 minutes on light cooling down exercises, including stretches, to cool down, lower your heart rate and reduce the risk of injury and muscle soreness.