Women Must Work Harder To Lose Weight

Sensible Exercise Programs Need to be Paired With Right Equipment; Ankle, Knee and Wrist Supports from Wellgate for Women Help Protect against Injury

Cedar Rapids: (February 4, 2009) -- Women may be the fairer sex, but they're the fatter one too.

Blame biology. Women need more fat. A woman's body is designed, in part, to protect a fetus. In turn, women have more enzymes to store fat than to burn fat. That's why body-fat content for a normal-sized woman can be as high as 25 percent compared to 15 percent for men.

Women also gain weight faster, and a U.S. Department of Agriculture study found it's also harder for women to lose it. But that doesn't mean the battle of the bulge is lost. On the contrary, says NYC physical therapist, Megan Barclay, "a healthy diet combined with several days a week of aerobic exercise and two or three days a week of strength and circuit training can go a long way toward keeping the pounds off."

However, that program can get derailed quickly if women don't have the right equipment when they exercise. "Women trying to lose weight may get overeager when starting an exercise program," says Barclay. "If their bodies are not conditioned to that kind of regimen, they are more vulnerable to injuries."

For a beginner's fitness routine, the American Council on Exercise recommends starting with as little as 15 minutes of activities such as walking, rowing or bicycling three days a week, gradually increasing to at least 30 minutes four days a week.

In other words, don't overdo it. That's good advice anytime, but especially for women who have not exercised regularly. But no matter the level of fitness, it's essential that knees, ankles, and wrists are protected during any aerobic activity, Barclay says. 

Wellgate makes various knee, ankle, and wrist supports that not only help to reduce the chances of injury, but also help to relieve pain that might crop up during a workout. "These supports are designed specifically for women, who can be more vulnerable to certain types of injuries than men," Barclay adds. "Men and women's bodies are different. Their knee, ankle, and wrist supports should be different too."

Wellgate offers a variety of sizes to fit all women, including the only Queen Size knee support made to fit plus-sized women. Speak to your physician before beginning any fitness routine. Wellgate products are available nationwide at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Target. For more information about Wellgate for Women products, visit http://www.wellgateproducts.com.

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