The goal in any fitness program designed for weight loss is to do a moderate amount of exercise while maintaining that intensity level for 45 minutes to an hour and a half. The amount of time (duration) which is chosen for the exercise program will relate to an individual’s lifestyle, overall health, amount of weight required for loss and the motivation of the individual. The individual should also be working to add a greater intensity level that results in producing sweat for at least half the work out and slightly out of breath when completed.
For those who are moderately to severely overweight only use low-impact aerobic activities to decrease the potential for damage to the joints. These types of activities include swimming, running in the pool, roller blading and walking. They are great exercises that continue to increase the heart rate while not damaging the joints.