[Video] 5 Fun Ways to Lose Weight Fast

We're mixing things up a bit this week, and instead of sharing one specific workout, we're exploring 5 different ways to help boost your metabolism and burn fat fast, while having fun at the same time!

If you don't really enjoy going to the gym, and you're not really into doing exercise videos at home either, these 5 fun ways to exercise are great ways to lose weight and stay healthy, all while having a great time! Some are social activities that you can do with friends, and others you can do on your own pretty much wherever you are.

(The girl in the video is a bit goofy, so bear with her for the first minute or so - there really are some super fun ideas here for getting some great exercise without going to a gym.)

Check these out, and incorporate one or two of them into your life this month to see great results without even having to work at it!

The Benefits of Exercising Well

There are two main types of exercise that you can do - aerobic and anaerobic. The first one, aerobic, means with oxygen. Aerobic type exercise has an important distinction, it burns fat as the main fuel.

Image via WikipediaAnaerobic on the other hand, burns sugar as the main source of fuel. Despite common myths, exercise doesn't have to be drastic in any way to provide massive benefits. Even if you choose light exercise, you will still burn fat.

Light exercise will clear out lactic acid, which is a waste product that accumulates in your muscles, and stimulate your cells to regenerate. To be sure that you are burning fat rather than sugar, it's very important to make sure that you are doing several things as you exercise.

The most important thing you can do as you exercise is breathe deep. You should always breathe in deep into your stomach through your nose, hold it for a few seconds and then exhale hard through your mouth.

Second, you should make sure that you exercise at a comfortable level. You should exercise at a level of 7 out of 10, and still be able to carry on a normal conversation while you exercise. You should do this for 45 minutes or so each day, then you'll begin to notice just how much your energy will explode.

Even if you don't think you have the time to exercise, rest assured that there is always time. If you have to, use some of the time that you would normally spend sleeping. When you exercise regularly, you'll have more energy and will actually need less sleep than before.

You can also use the time of your lunch break to exercise as well. The increase in productivity will have you more on the ball, and you can save your time through the dramatic increase in your overall productivity.

Cellularise, or rebounding, is one of the best forms of aerobic exercise there is. If you have access to a rebounder, you shouldn't hesitate to use it. Use any break you have at work to engage in some type of movement and deep breathing.

Image via WikipediaAny type of exercise you do will strongly benefit your heart. It will make it a stronger and larger organ. Deep breathing will help your lungs become stronger and larger as well. There is research now that links exercise to helping prevent almost each and every type of disease or ailment.

Movement of the joints will promote proper blood flow and create energy, as sitting down all day will rob your body of much needed energy. If you spend most of the day sitting down at your job or in school, it's very important that you promote blood flow, circulation, energy, brain flow, and the strength of your heart. With just a little bit of your time devoted to exercise, you'll find yourself healthier than you have ever been in the past.

For some fun exercise tips and ideas to keep you motivated and exercising regularly, visit http://www.newholisticliving.com/exercise.html.