There are no shortcuts to fitness, physical activity is an essential component of weight management.

Exercise, in fact is a critical factor in whether or not weight lost from dieting is maintained. Without exercise, the weight inevitably is regained..More important, once started exercise must be continued..

A misconception about exercise is that you must exercise vigorously in order to see results. Research shows that increased physical activity, including leisure activities, improve energy output and helps maintain a desirable body weight.

Being overweight affects almost every body system in some way. Overweight increases the chances that an individual will develop or experience one or more of the following:

High blood pressure

 Type II Diabetes Mellitus

 Elevated cholesterol

Coronary heart disease

Gallbladder disease

Endometrial cancer

 Osteoarthritis

Stroke Breast cancer

 Prostate cancer

 Colon cancer

Musculoskeletal problems

Metabolic problems

 Breathing disorders

Benefits of weight loss:

Lowers high blood pressure

 Improves control of diabetes

 Improves cholesterol and triglyceride levels

 Improves breathing and related disorders (sleep apnea)

 Reduces stress on joints.

International Kaya Kalp Academy(IKKA)has been helping people achieve better health through weight loss and lifestyle change. Education in the areas of nutrition, exercise and behavior modification help you understand how to control your weight and improve your health.