Using a healthy weight loss plan to achieve a negative calorie balance requires both fitness and a healthy diet. Although the need for exercise and fitness has been well publicized to achieve a negative calorie burn and raise their metabolism for long-term weight loss, many people may not be aware of the equally important benefits to health and wellness.
By increasing the heart rate and respiratory rate through exercise, patients are able to increase blood flow through the circulatory system, increase the efficiency of the heart, decrease blood glucose and improve lung function. For diabetics regular exercise will help to maintain blood glucose levels and often times decrease the amount of insulin required.