Aerobic Activity is a Must!
Friend, if you are serious about getting fit then regular aerobic activity must be part of your daily routine. It will strengthen the heart and lungs and make them work more efficiently. Some of the best forms of aerobic activities can include running, walking, stair climbing, dancing, swimming, or any number of other activities that get the heart working harder for a continuous period of time. Many people may feel that they need to have a regimented work out program, and if they do not have at least thirty minutes to an hour to devote that they can’t do it. This is so far from the truth, and in fact, this type of mentality hinders their progress and keeps them from getting into shape with regular exercise. Short quick bursts of aerobic activity can be fit in throughout ones day.
Climb the stairs instead of the elevator, go for a brisk walk around the building at lunch time, ride a bicycle or walk to work if within a reasonable distance, or park a dsatance away to get a short walk in. There are numerous benefits of aerobic activity, and everyone of all ages should be encouraged to engage in regular exercise. Even if there are chronic and severe health conditions present, regular aerobic activity can be tailored to fit the individual’s needs. A health care provider should be consulted before beginning any type of exercise program, and if excessive shortness of breath or chest pain is present, then the activity should be stopped immediately. Always remember starting out at a slower pace is recommended for all beginners anyway until some tolerance is built up, which will happen over time with regular aerobic activity. A workout does not necessarily have to strenuous to be effective. However, it is normal for someone who has never exercised or done so infrequently to experience some slight discomfort after beginning a work out program, but these symptoms should go away after the body becomes more accustomed to being active.
Engaging in regular aerobic activity should put the heart in the cardio target zone, which is computed by subtracting age from 220. This number of then multiplied by 85%, the result being the maximum rate at which the heart should beating during aerobic activity. Beginners should only work out at 70-75% their target heart rate until their bodies become more accustomed to higher aerobic activity levels. But it’s good to start out slow and gradually increase aerobic activity as tolerated, maybe with just a walk around the block. Any amount of aerobic activity is better than nothing, so get moving! No excuses! I certainly hope you have been convinced about the fantastic benefits to be derived by engaging in regular aerobic activities.
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