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

frank-in-toronto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> 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



That's great advice
No, I'm not trying to spam here, but I do have something to offer...
If you can't find a good full-body routine, look at my website
[GetThatBody.com]under Body Toning.  It requires little or no
equipment and includes an aerobic portion as well as muscle toning
exercises.  My instructor has taught this type of class to the same
followers for years and all these people are in great shape, some into
their 60's, however, you need to make changes to the routine every 6
weeks or so to keep your body guessing.  The body gets too used to one
type of exercise and will do it with less effort as you go.  It's also
good to try different types of aerobic exercises which include
resistance training, such as a circuit routine that keeps your heart
rate up and builds muscle at the same time.  Aerobics alone can wither
away important muscle, and doesn't add to bone density as resistance
exercise does, which becomes more important as we age.