As with all responses to exercise, weight gain or loss is impacted by many factors, including dietary intake and genetics. All individuals will not lose the same amount of weight on the same exercise program. It is possible to be active and overweight. However, although exercise alone cannot guarantee your ideal weight, regular physical activity is one of the most important factors for successful long-term weight management. Most exercise experts believe that cardiovascular exercise and strength training are both valuable for maintaining a healthy weight.
Strength training helps maintain muscle mass and decrease body fat percentage.
Recent research has shown that water fitness programs can be highly challenging and effective for both improving fitness and losing weight. Even top athletes integrate water fitness workouts into their training programs. In fact, research showing the benefits of these exercises continues to grow. Tai Chi, for example, has been shown to help treat low-back pain and fibromyaglia. Improved flexibility, balance, coordination, posture, strength and stress management are just some of the potential results of mind-body exercise.