Exercise Specialist

Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Specialists located in Summerlin and Henderson, Las Vegas and Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

Exercise services offered in Summerlin and Henderson, Las Vegas and Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

Structured exercise programs emphasize the need for physical activity in your weight loss journey. The Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness team in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, offers a one-on-one approach to finding the most beneficial way to get you moving. With their help, you can incorporate exercise into a healthy lifestyle supported by dietary changes, medication, and behavior modification. Call the Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness office nearest you or request an appointment online to learn more about exercising and weight loss.

Why is exercise important in weight loss?

Exercise is a critical element of weight loss, helping to boost metabolism, burn calories, and preserve lean body mass.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, along with two sessions of muscle-strengthening activities. Beginners can start small with 10 minutes daily, gradually increasing their duration as they build endurance.

Exercise works best in combination with a moderate calorie reduction or deficit. This is where you take in fewer calories than you need each day, so your body has to use its fat reserves. The best results for sustainable weight loss require a deficit of no more than 500 calories a day, so if you usually consume 2,000 calories a day, your goal would be 1,500.

What types of exercise are effective for weight loss?

Exercise the Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness fitness experts recommend include:

Aerobic

Activities like walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, or dancing raise your heart rate and burn calories.

Weight training

Lifting weights strengthens major muscle groups, helps build muscle, and increases calorie burn.

Yoga and Pilates

Yoga and Pilates promote mental well-being, reduce stress, and improve body composition while building core strength.

Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness knows that patients come in all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities and will help you choose activities you enjoy so it’s easier to stick with your routine.

Whether it’s dancing, swimming, or yoga, enjoying your workouts helps prevent burnout and ensures consistency. Remember, regularity is more important than intensity when starting out.

How do I integrate exercise into my daily routine?

Simple lifestyle changes make a significant difference when you’re trying to fit exercise into your daily routine, for example:

Walking or cycling to work
Taking the stairs instead of elevators
Walking briefly after extended periods of sitting
Parking farther from destinations and walking the extra distance

Before recommending a new exercise routine, your provider completes a physical exam and checks your medical history. They need to determine if you have health conditions like heart or lung disease, diabetes, or arthritis. Once you have your personalized exercise program, start slowly, listen to your body, and avoid overexertion to prevent injuries.

Building healthy habits like consistent exercise with small daily adjustments helps create lasting results. Over time, these habits become second nature, making it easier to maintain your weight and boost overall well-being.

Call Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness to arrange your exercise evaluation, or request one online today.