\u2018I\u2019ve got my waist back thanks to exercising and walking,\u2019 she said. \u2018I do a lot of swimming as well. I\u2019m always going to be somebody that\u2019s got a wee bit of a tummy, because I\u2019m a woman and we do have that. But thanks to all the exercise I\u2019ve definitely noticed a difference all over really.\u2019<\/p>\n
Kelly\u2019s routine also includes two strength training classes a week, which she does alongside her husband. Speaking on an episode of Saga Magazine\u2019s Experience is Everything podcast<\/a>, Kelly said the sessions, which are designed for people over 60, help to build \u2018muscle strength and balance\u2019.<\/p>\n Why walking and swimming are so effective for weight loss and overall fitness<\/p>\n Walking and swimming may both be low-impact forms of exercise, but that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not effective. In fact, experts say many people underestimate their value.<\/p>\n \u2018Walking is one of the most underrated tools for sustainable fat loss,\u2019 Dr Michaela Gulyas of SKNCode London previously told Women\u2019s Health<\/a>. \u2018Regular walking increases daily energy expenditure without placing excessive stress on the body, helping to preserve muscle mass while improving insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health and overall metabolic function.\u2019<\/p>\n While brisk walking is particularly beneficial for cardiovascular health, stamina and mood, research shows<\/a> that walking at any pace \u2013 even a stroll around the block at lunchtime \u2013 can help boost your fitness.<\/p>\n Swimming can offer plenty of benefits<\/a> too. As well as being a great form of cardio \u2013 and therefore increasing energy expenditure \u2013 it can also build and maintain muscle.<\/p>\n \u2018It offers the potential to tone up pretty much everywhere,\u2019 Emily Morrissey, a swimming instructor for Swimming Nature, previously explained<\/a>. \u2018Someone who starts working hard in the pool could expect to see more definition in their arms, upper body and thighs in particular.\u2019<\/p>\n That muscle-supporting potential is particularly important as we age. Muscle mass gradually begins to decrease after 30, but during menopause, when oestrogen levels drop rapidly, that loss can accelerate.<\/p>\n Combining forms of cardio that also support muscle mass, like walking and swimming, with traditional strength training is a great way to get the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n Want to train like Liz Earle<\/a>?
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