Keep Moving...

Okay, girls, it's week 4. You are all doing GREAT, so keep it up! To keep losing a couple pounds a week, exercise as many days as possible, without overdoing it!

Here are some exercises Bob Greene recommends and why:

Power Walking

A convenient and easy aerobic exercise that everyone should do. The risk of injury is quite low, it's convenient (you can perform outside or on a treadmill) and can be highly aerobic if performed properly.

Jogging

A highly aerobic activity that can produce quicker weight loss results.

Aerobic Dance

It seems every week gyms come out with a new low-impact aerobic dance class. Most are hybrids that blend dancing with sport movements like kickboxing, martial arts and even yoga. Best of all: most are ideal for any fitness level.

Stair Climbing

Slightly different than stair-stepping, stair-climbing is performed on actual stairs, like those found in your home or in a stadium. No stairs around? Many gyms now have reintroduced escalator-like machines that mimic traditional stair-climbing.

Stair Stepping

The following exercises are not quite as aerobic as those above, but still offer solid workouts.

Stair-stepping requires the use of a stair-stepping machine where your legs move in an up-and-down motion, like you're climbing stairs, but without having to take actual steps. It's an ideal alternative to stair-climbing for those with some physical limitations, like tricky knees or low fitness levels, as it places less stress on the body.

Elliptical Exercise

A combination between jogging and stair-stepping, it's an ideal replacement for those who have difficulty with weight-bearing exercises because it doesn't overly stress muscles and joints. For an all-around workout, use an elliptical exercise machine that simultaneously moves both your arms and legs.

Incline Trainer

Incline trainers are hybrid machines that fall somewhere between stair-stepping and walking. They look and act like a high-performance treadmill, but allow for an up to 50 percent incline for high-calorie burning in a shorter amount of time.

Spinning/Cycling

An exciting way to enjoy a group workout in a gym without having to worry about keeping up or following specific steps or routines. Just take a seat and start pedaling at your own pace. Want some fresh air and sun? Get the same workout with regular outdoor cycling…just keep the coasting to a minimum.

Indoor Rowing

This is a fairly aerobic exercise that's easy to learn and also conditions your arms and legs. It's ideal for all fitness levels, although people with back or neck ailments should avoid.