Is jogging really effective for weight loss?

It is January, and many people make resolutions or set goals about what they want to achieve in the new year. Many people include a goal to lose weight, and when people think of losing weight, many of them think of jogging or 'hitting the gym.' Let us examine if this is really a good strategy for achieving weight loss.

Before we go on, I would like to say that exercise is indeed a good thing. Exercise helps your heart and lungs be healthy. The correct type of exercise strengthens your muscles and helps bone density. Exercise helps manage blood pressure. Exercise helps relieve stress and supports mental health, among other benefits.