| Aerobics is a moderate-intensity workout program | | | | will to do, is a good pair of shoes. Walking 30-40 |
| that makes the body use stored fat as a fuel rather | | | | minutes 3-5 times a week is ideal. Some indoor |
| than glucose - the sole source of energy for the | | | | low-impact aerobic exercises include walking on the |
| brain. Fat, like a log of wood, is a slow but long-lasting | | | | treadmill, cycling on a stationary bike, swimming, etc. |
| fuel, whereas glucose, like a kindling wood, gives | | | | Fit people can take to high-impact aerobic exercises |
| quick energy in short spurts. And because fat | | | | like jogging, skipping a rope, mock skipping, jumping |
| metabolism requires oxygen, aerobic exercises - | | | | jacks, stair climbing, skiing, etc. |
| which are meant to raise the oxygen requirement in | | | | Making Aerobics a Fun Activity |
| the body - are perfect for going from fat to fit. | | | | If you enjoy exercising in a group and want to make |
| However, for some reason the ability of metabolizing | | | | it a social activity, then you can join aerobics classes. |
| stored fat for energy purposes decrease as the | | | | These exercises often consist of low-impact dance |
| fitness level of a person decreases. As a result, the | | | | steps and rhythmic movements accompanied by |
| muscles of an out-of-shape person start burning | | | | stimulating music and an instructor. Aerobics done |
| glucose instead of fat, making him feel fatigued and | | | | underwater, aqua-aerobics, have still lower impact |
| hungry after slightest activity. | | | | than floor aerobics. |
| Why Aerobics? | | | | Aerobic exercises can be done outdoors as well as |
| Aerobic exercises swing the body back into the | | | | indoor in the privacy of your home with minimal |
| fat-burning mode and program the body to burn fat | | | | investment. And you can easily fit a 30-minute |
| for fuel even when you are not exercising. This helps | | | | aerobic program in your agenda. For example, cycling |
| in making the muscles lean, improves the strength of | | | | on your stationary bike while watching your favorite |
| the heart muscles, and reduces blood pressure. | | | | TV show, mock skipping during the short breaks in |
| Because aerobic exercises are moderate-intensity, | | | | work, walking to the marketplace, etc. Use your |
| anyone can benefit from them, including out-of-shape | | | | creativity and improvise your own methods of |
| people, the elderly, children, and even pregnant | | | | making your workouts more enjoyable and less |
| women. | | | | monotonous, so that aerobics becomes an |
| Which Exercises are Aerobic? | | | | indispensable part of your life. |
| Any physical activity that raises your heart level to | | | | Summary: |
| 60-70% of the maximum heart rate for a sustained | | | | Aerobic exercising is the best way to lose fat |
| period of 20-30 minutes can be classified as aerobics. | | | | permanently, and strengthen your heart muscles. |
| If an exercise is making you feel out of breath, it | | | | They change the body metabolism and switch it into |
| means you are pushing your heart beyond the | | | | fat-burning mode. Aerobic exercises are |
| permitted optimum heart rate. This should not | | | | moderate-intensity and can be done by almost |
| happen. | | | | anyone, including the elderly and even pregnant |
| The best aerobic exercise for beginners is brisk | | | | women. |
| walking. And all you need to do that, apart from the | | | | |