Re: Is aerobics the best way to 'get fit'?

On 21 Nov 2003 01:23:36 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Wendy) wrote:

>I am looking to improve my fitness and was wondering if anyone could
>tell me the pros and cons of aerobics in this instance and if it is me
>best bet for getting fit?
another poster asked you to define fitness.   i'll guess that
at this time, you'd be hard-pressed to come up with some 
definitions, goals, ...

by fitness, you probably mean lose some fat, get a little
stronger, able to run for the bus without dying, even able
to go up some stairs without having to pause.  

so, goals.  i'll give you some.

your best bet is to start.  right now.  do some aerobics. do some
weights.  don't listen to too much advice.  just do it.

first aerobic goal is to get your heart rate elevated (depending 
on how old you are) for 20 or 30 minutes 3 times a week.  say
you're 30. try to build up so you can maintain 140 to 150 bpm
for 20 or 30 minutes.

do a search for full body routines, and pick one.  don't do 
anything that might hurt you.  aim for 10 reps/set  and maybe
do two sets of each exercise.  pick some push/pull
complementary exercises and do them for a while.

so, while the weeks go by, do some more reading. on the net.
at the bookstore.   look for a routine that somebody has made
up that looks like something you can do given your
equipment availability and skill level.   give it time.  also, as
time goes by, check what you're eating.  too much? all wrong?
you can fix that easy.  good luck.
...thehick