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Which exercise class would be more beneficial

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  • 07-08-2020 1:23pm
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    LilacNails
    Registered Users Posts: 647 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking to lose just over a stone, which is all on my tummy and thighs.

    I have options of the following :

    Kettlebell mix

    Spinning

    Cardio glutes and tums

    HIRT

    Would like to hear opinions of which ones would be worthwhile and suitable for me!


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    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Can't dictate where to lose weight from..... In conjunction with exercise and a sensible calorie controlled diet you could drop a stone in 6 to 8 weeks.

    Whatever exercise of those listed you prefer would be the one to go for or a mix of them :)


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    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,552 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Different people will make arguments for each....calories burned etc.

    But the truth is the one you enjoy most is the one you will do most because you will continue to do it over time. Doing something that feels like a chore because it might burn more calories is zero craic and no one needs that.


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    radiotrickster
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    Are you new to exercising or are you generally fit?

    I found spin was great to start off with because it’s easier to do at your own pace and it’s a more fun way to exercise than some other classes.

    But as the other posters said, do whichever you think you’ll enjoy most as there’s no point doing something you hate. Even if you lose the weight, it’ll be harder to keep off if you hate exercising.


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    LilacNails
    Registered Users Posts: 647 ✭✭✭LilacNails


    radiotrickster wrote: »
    Are you new to exercising or are you generally fit?

    I found spin was great to start off with because it’s easier to do at your own pace and it’s a more fun way to exercise than some other classes.

    But as the other posters said, do whichever you think you’ll enjoy most as there’s no point doing something you hate. Even if you lose the weight, it’ll be harder to keep off if you hate exercising.

    I'm generally fit alright. I have started spinning but I'm just wondering would the others be better for losing weight. ... Good point though about picking the ones I would enjoy the most.... I think I wouldnt mind any.


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    radiotrickster
    Registered Users Posts: 858 ✭✭✭radiotrickster


    Your diet is important when it comes to weight loss so just focus on doing classes you enjoy and eating well. Doing any of the classes will be better than nothing.

    And don’t limit your calorie intake too much. It’s harder to lose weight if you’re miserable as you’re more likely to binge, eat junk or give up.

    But honestly as someone who’s tried to lose weight countless times and is doing it successfully now, don’t make yourself miserable. You need to feel good about how you eat and exercise to lose the weight and keep it off. Otherwise it becomes a chore.


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    Patsy167
    Registered Users Posts: 1,791 ✭✭✭Patsy167


    Give each of them a try and go with the classes you enjoy the most as they will be the easiest to sustain in the long run. As others have said, enjoyment and personal preference should be the main consideration


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    GalwayGrrrrrl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭GalwayGrrrrrl


    Weight loss is mainly to do with diet. Pick a class you enjoy and will
    Be motivated to attend regularly. Also make sure to be active during the day, every day. Walk 10,000 steps, take the stairs, park a walk away from the shops. The general daily activity will all contribute to weight loss over time. As someone else suggested, using the My Fitness Pal app is a big help, even if you only use it for a week to get a good idea of food portion sizes, daily calories in/out and food choices.


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