Squats and leg presses are two of the most beneficial exercises for a woman who wants to lose weight. Unfortunately, being obese can hinder her from performing these exercises, and I know it from being a personal trainer to a lot of female clients.

Unfortunately, some women just give up even before beginning. Others stick in there and figure out how to get it done safely. Then there are those who are better off waiting. In my years in the gym, I have seen all cases. Which one are you?

Squats are not only good for weight loss but tone your legs and abs.

When Women Must Lose Weight Before Doing Squats and Leg Press

There is nothing like the results that squats and the leg press can bring. Of the two, squats happen to be one of my most favorite exercises, both to do and to recommend.

As a trainer, I’ve had overweight female clients who questioned their ability to perform a squat with a weighted bar across the top of their back. I started them out gradually, having them get comfortable with bodyweight squats before adding the bar.

A woman (and man) can be TOO overweight to squat, however. But we’re talking, in this case, severe obesity that clearly interferes with mobility.

As long as you’re mobile and you can bend, you’re safe. A little discomfort is obviously expected though and shouldn’t put you off.

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How to Do Squats and Leg Press Safely When Overweight

The thing about most overweight women who want to lose weight is that they lack the confidence that they can do the moves. Yes, they can do squats. The uncomfortable feeling that results is their bodies getting into shape, not further out of it.

Squats can prove to be a pain in the knee, hip and back if performed improperly. But again, starting out with bodyweight-only squats will enable a novice to grow comfortable with this compound exercise. The squat is actually a natural movement; young children and toddlers do it all the time.

Recommended for you: How To Know If You’re Doing Squats Wrong?

Overweight women need to build up their confidence. They may be surprised at just how much they can actually do. An overweight woman who walks into a gym without difficulty most likely will be a good candidate for learning how to do squats efficiently — without having to first lose weight. Squats works the buttocks, front and back of the thigh, even the abs – so I recommend it highly to all my clients.

If you’re still not sure whether you can perform squats or not, or whether you are doing them right, send us a message on the WhatsApp number below and we’ll get back to you with expert advice and help you get a personal trainer who can guide you properly.

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Losing post pregnancy baby weight may seem like a giant hurdle for women who have just given birth. Like all things that seem difficult, it takes only right guidance and motivation to achieve what was deemed impossible. Here are a few quick steps to lose weight after giving birth.

#1. Start at the Right Time

It is medically advised that new mothers should wait between six to eight weeks before embarking on a weight loss journey. If you are a breastfeeding mother, always consult your doctor before going on a diet.

Since your health comes first, this is one of the most important considerations and should not be neglected.

#2. Eat Healthy

A healthy and well balanced diet constituting of the right proportions of fruits, fibers, vegetables, etc combined with exercise is the fastest way to lose weight. Always monitor your meal portions and how many snacks you take in between meals.

Navigating weight loss issues as a new mother can be daunting, but we’ve got your back. Just send us a message on the WhatsApp number below and we will not only give you free advice but also assist you in getting the right help from a female fitness trainer.

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#3. Start Exercising

Begin with light exercises until your body gets strong enough to handle strenuous workouts. You could take long walks with your baby in the walker or do some stretches around the house while keeping an eye on the little one.

#4. Don’t Over Compensate for Breastfeeding

A mother who avoids the intake of the extra calories while breastfeeding has a better chance of losing baby weight faster than a mother who does not. Research has found that breastfeeding alone can burn up to 500 calories each day.

You may also be interested in: Losing Weight in Dubai After Pregnancy

#5. Find a Workout Partner

Join a group of mothers on the same journey as you and you’ll be amazed at how much easier losing weight will be. Your husband could also be your “support mechanism” in this process. Generally we advise that you engage in more physically stimulating activities together and avoid a sedentary lifestyle.

#6. Be Patient

Losing weight after giving birth will not be as easy as gaining it during pregnancy. Accept that no matter how much you exercise or diet, your body will shed the extra weight at its own pace. Eat healthy, stay active and remain patient.

#7. Get Medical Advice

Do not go on a diet without consulting your doctor. This is due to the fact that the breast milk is made up mostly of the foods you consume. Hence, healthy milk means a healthy child, so consult your doctor for advice before you change your diet.

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Hi guys, my name is Alana and I am going to share a part of my life with all the women out there who want to lose weight and reclaim their lives. Like most women living in Dubai, I was a housewife with not a lot of work to do. Before me and my husband moved here from the UK, I used to go out in the park with our young daughter and get some exercise along the way.

However, since we moved to Dubai, things changed, the lifestyle here was more sedentary, with the sun outside a constant reminder of the searing heat that discourages you from taking a step out. Initially it was fine, and since I wasn’t going out a lot, I was often wearing casual stuff around the house or when going to a nearby mall.

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It wasn’t until a month or so in that I realized my clothes were getting tighter, but I passed it off as an unavoidable consequence of moving to Dubai, so I kept going on, until I reached the point where I weighed 175 pounds and felt like I had come too far to go back.

Losing weight to get back in shape isn’t easy…

The worst part is that it’s not like I didn’t notice when I was gaining weight…it was more of me not paying attention to it that got to me. And had one of my childhood friends not pointed it out to me bluntly, I wouldn’t have realized.

Penny, who I grew up with, is still in the UK, and we hadn’t gotten around to skyping or video chatting since I moved to Dubai. It was one day that we did, and she just saw me on the video and outright asked me what I was doing to myself.

She is very blunt, and she got right down to blaming me for letting go and not looking after myself. I had to agree with her, I had let go, so I promised to her that I will start looking for help.

That is when I searched online and found Trainer.ae, and messaged the folks there on their WhatsApp number (+971 56 58 30067) for weight loss help and hiring a personal trainer. What I really liked about these guys was the fact that they didn’t get me a trainer right away, but first, their representative discussed my goals with me and then worked with me to get me right person for the job.

It turned out that weight loss in Dubai was a hot topic because almost everyone who moved here ended up gaining weight, so it was a relief that I wasn’t the only one.

My mistake however was that I didn’t clarify to the Trainer.ae guys that I wanted a female personal trainer from Dubai and not a male one. So when I first met the guy they sent over, I had to excuse and ask for another trainer. However, they were nice enough to understand and send a female trainer to my place the next day.

Fortunately, our apartment has a large living room and it had space for working out, so my trainer advised that we start there with light exercises. My problem is that I am not a big fan of working out (don’t judge me) and I give up easy on any physical activity.

Working out at home is more comfortable than a gym.

My trainer was nice enough to understand my preferences and did not impose any exercise or workout regime. Instead, she did it all with me to motivate me and gave me quite a bit of information on weight loss the healthy way. Since she also lived in Dubai, her weight loss tips were relevant to me and I could put them into action.

We started light but we moved on to some weight and mostly cardio workouts for slow burn. Days when I was too tired or felt down, my trainer took me for walks as we discussed diet plans and meals. She gave me a lot of recipes and told me that I didn’t need to join a gym to lose weight.

The good thing about living in Dubai is that you can find quite literally anything, so cooking as per her recipes was not a problem and I moved towards a more balanced diet. After I finished my workouts I felt different – I felt elated and relieved, and that’s when I learned how to control my emotional eating.

When you put your all into a workout to achieve goals, you automatically feel responsible and less inclined to waste it all away by emotional eating. I finally felt like I was moving towards something I wanted, and as weeks went by, I could not just notice my waist dropping but I had more energy as well.

Slowly my trainer upped it and we moved towards more strenuous cardio and heavier weights. We were also working 6 days a week now instead of the initial 4 and results were faster. My trainer started giving me small treats for every 10 pounds I lost, and also encouraged me to talk to my friends and family members about my weight loss goals.

Telling them is what I feel also had a very significant effect on my weight loss because I became more committed to ensuring that I actually lost weight. Similarly, my friends also supported me a lot and were there to motivate me when I was about to lose focus and fall back into my old habits.

Even though I knew eating a more balanced diet with healthy food was good for me, it was not too easy. I was asked to give up some of the things I love, like ice cream and chocolate, at least till I started attaining my goals, but I was not trained in moderation anymore and it was hard to cut back.

A balanced diet does wonders for weight loss!

Nevertheless, I feel results are the biggest motivators. They keep you going on and keep you in the game. If you are working out and trying to lose weight in the dark, you won’t really get anywhere. When you keep track of things is when you stay passionate about progress, and that’s exactly what my trainer inculcated in me.

By the time 5 months were over, I had dropped 50 pounds and had come down to 125 pounds, with a very visible change in my body and physique. Not only did I enjoy shopping all the more, I also started getting compliments from friends and family, telling me that my hard work was paying off.

In the end however, it was about my own self of achievement and satisfaction, and I am now much more confident and in love with myself. I would like all of the women out there who have weight issues to believe that weight loss is possible, even in Dubai.

Some Tips for Weight Loss in Dubai

#1. Take the metro instead of driving

The Dubai metro is quite efficient and comfortable, especially if you invest in a gold card. Not only do you save time while traveling but you will also be getting a good walk from one station to the other.

#2. Go for early morning or late night walks/runs

The temperature in Dubai rises as the day progresses till it starts getting cooler again at night. While it’s understandable if you don’t want to go out during the day, you should try to go out for walks or runs early in the morning or late at night before bed.

#3. Try swimming instead of running

Dubai has lots of places for swimming, especially in the marina area, and it is an excellent weight loss activity to take up especially if you’re not a big fan of running and working out. I actually know a couple of ladies who wanted to lose weight in Dubai and took to swimming, and it worked for them.

#4. Hire a personal trainer

Dubai actually has some of the best personal trainers and you can easily find good male and female personal trainers to work with you and provide you a tailor-made weight loss program that works for you and has no risks of injuries.

Do you need a personal trainer in Dubai to help you lose weight like Alana? You should contact us for a free consultation right now via WhatsApp.
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