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I want something i can do at home and lose weight and tone up. Looking to start use martial arts to lose weight and tone what can i start with?

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I second kickboxing. Do it every day, and also spend 20 minutes or so on another aerobic exercise to get your heart going. Walking is good. So is the elliptical machine. I would recommend running, but it is not good for your joints, especially the knees.

Also, a change in diet is necessary if you want to lose weight and have an optimal work out. I would increase lean protein and veggies, drink more water (or if you already drink enough, keep it up…myself, I’m hopelessly addicted to diet coke and have to remember to drink more water).

Also – my old standby is safe, practical, healthy and guaranteed to work: stop consuming white crap, meaning no sugar, flour, salt or dairy. You don’t need any of that to survive, despite what the 1950s textbooks claim. Continue reading Looking to start use martial arts to lose weight and tone what can i start with? →