Aerobics Articles

Fitness » Aerobics | By Graeme Lanham @ Tuesday, 30th January 2007 @ 12:19 AM

John Howard, the Prime Minister of Australia, would have arguably one of the most stressful and demanding jobs in the country. Yet he still finds time for his daily fitness walk. He regards exercise and fitness as an important part of his daily timetable and sticks to this morning schedule no matter where he is. This message from the top highlights the critical importance of exercise in combating stress, anxiety and depression. We all know how important exercise is for weight loss, cardio... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Wendy Wood @ Monday, 29th January 2007 @ 3:03 PM

Cardio Workouts for Weight Loss. Aerobic exercise can help you to lose weight, as well as increase your overall health. Aerobic exercise provides the dual benefits of working large muscle groups, while simultaneously elevating the heart rate for an extended amount of time. These exercises are particularly helpful in keeping your heart in good shape. Healthy exercise will burn fat without the bulky muscle gain of weight-based exercise programs. Experts recommend that aerobic exercise is most ... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Richard Henderson @ Monday, 22nd January 2007 @ 1:57 PM

With our often sedentary lifestyles, it is no wonder that many of us have just a tad too much fat in the abdominal area. Maybe you have just had a baby, and baby stretched that tummy out good! Perhaps you have recently lost a lot of weight, but find that stubborn belly fat just will not go away. Do not feel discouraged. Abdominal exercise will melt that fat away with just a half hour of effort on your part each day. You don not need special equipment and all can be accomplished while lis... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Richard Henderson @ Wednesday, 10th January 2007 @ 6:57 PM

Most of us think that aerobic activity primarily consists of walking, running, dancing and maybe swimming. These are all fantastic forms of aerobic exercise and are very beneficial to both our health and fitness. However the latest craze in the world aerobic exercise that has taken the world of fitness by storm is water aerobics, also called aqua aerobics. Perhaps more people do other forms of aerobics but only due to the fact that you need access to a swimming pool or the sea for water aerobics... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Ellen Miller @ Tuesday, 19th December 2006 @ 8:17 PM

I don't know anyone who thinks he or she has enough time in the day to accomplish all they need, or want, to do. Modern conveniences have saved us the time, but that time was quickly claimed by more and more demands and responsibilities in our careers and families. Many of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out how exactly to cram everything we need to do into our busy lives, worrying that we simply can't. Then, as we age, we realize that on top of everything we're al... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Patricia Zelkovsky @ Thursday, 7th December 2006 @ 9:05 PM

If you ask most women what one area of their body needs help most, they would probably say, "My backside!" Before we get into this subject in detail, it is important to make one thing clear, the genetic makeup is different for everyone. You may be able to firm and tone your gluteus maximus, but don't be fooled into thinking it will melt down to a perfect size by exercising it off. Originating from the Latin word meaning largest, gluteus maximus refers to that part of the thi... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Jon Benson @ Wednesday, 15th November 2006 @ 8:26 PM

What do you have in common with your cave-dwelling ancestors of the paleolithic era? Your genes. As you are about to discover, this is crucial to your ability to achieve fitness. You see, we have a "thrifty gene". Actually, there are probably many such genes, but for the point of this article just one will suffice. In a fascinating compilation study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology (Vol. 93, Issue 1, 3-30, July 2002), Booth et. al. set out to prove a hypothes... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Jennifer Pearson @ Saturday, 11th November 2006 @ 2:20 AM

You know what-it feels good to be in good shape, and ab exercise is an important component in your overall workout routine. Everyone wants to have a lean, tight midsection. You may not care to have six pack abs but you still want to earn a whittled waistline. Many find earning that flat tummy is quite a challenge but with the right ab exercise and a proper diet, it can be accomplished. Truly, it can! It is important to remember that you need to incorporate aerobic activity into your worko... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Brooke Hayles @ Wednesday, 8th November 2006 @ 7:27 PM

The name aerobics for a specific genre of exercises is derived from the word 'aerobic', the literal meaning of which is 'in the presence of oxygen'. Any physical activity that places on the body an increased demand for oxygen in a moderate, continuous, rhythmic and steady manner constitutes an aerobic exercise, for example, walking, jogging, cycling, or any other activity that employs large muscle groups. Aerobic exercises can be of two types: low-impact and high-impac... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Brooke Hayles @ Wednesday, 8th November 2006 @ 7:27 PM

Aerobics is a moderate-intensity workout program that makes the body use stored fat as a fuel rather than glucose - the sole source of energy for the brain. Fat, like a log of wood, is a slow but long-lasting fuel, whereas glucose, like a kindling wood, gives quick energy in short spurts. And because fat metabolism requires oxygen, aerobic exercises - which are meant to raise the oxygen requirement in the body - are perfect for going from fat to fit. However, for some reason the ability o... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Donny Fonseca @ Monday, 6th November 2006 @ 4:18 AM

Have you ever begun a exercising with a particular weight goal or body type in mind? At first you start to see all these results. Your clothes may be fitting differently and your body becoming more defined. You are pleased with the results and love the way your body is changing. You may have even bought new clothes to show off you new look, and then IT happens. Gradually you aren't seeing the results that you first saw. Next thing you know your have become discouraged and want... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Donny Fonseca @ Monday, 6th November 2006 @ 2:16 AM

There has been much speculation over what is the best way to get started when wanting to begin exercising. The first thing that you must do is figure out what your goals are. Do you want to gain muscle mass, increase lean muscle mass(tone up), lose weight etc. This is the first question that must be answered we beginning any sort of new work-out plan. Your individual work-out should be catered to what you long-term goal is. Now lets start the debate, which is better, cardio or strength trai... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Alex Rider @ Friday, 3rd November 2006 @ 11:19 PM

Sit ups are a very common form of exercise that is used worldwide as an important part of exercise regimes. What is less well acknowledged is that unless you perform sit ups in the correct manner you could be loosing up to 80% of the benefits they bring. Nobody wants to exercise hard and not loose pounds and gain muscle. Everything in exercise is about the quality, not so much the quantity which comes with time. Abdominal muscles can be strengthened when sit ups are done with the m... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Eddie Lamb @ Thursday, 2nd November 2006 @ 3:29 PM

It wasn't so long ago that exercising was a necessary evil. The benefits of exercising were known, but it was difficult to get motivated. In large part, this lack of motivation was due to the boredom of exercise routines that were available. Often the only exercise options that were available were biking, walking, use of the treadmill, jogging, weightlifting, etc. Then it seemed that fitness centers became popular. Often the fitness centers would try to incorporate entertainment s... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By R.T. Markovsky @ Saturday, 28th October 2006 @ 4:59 AM

You may improve your health and have a physically fit body by getting into a boxing training fitness program. This is the best way for you to have a stronger body and gain confidence. Boxing workouts can help you to be at your best fighting form as well. Many people see positive results from boxing training. You may build stronger and more defined arms and legs. These programs and classes also help you to gain a sense of inner strength and emotional balance. Boxing training class... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Chelsea Aubin @ Monday, 23rd October 2006 @ 11:13 AM

Just what is Aerobic Water Exercise? It is an effective and easy way to improve your cardiovascular fitness while reducing impact-related exercise injuries on your body. It reduces stress on your bodies muscles, bones and joints due to the unique buoyancy properties of water. Your body is completely supported by the water as you perform your exercise routines. In the same way that land based aerobics comprise routines performed rhythmically accompanied or unaccompanied by music and reach ... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Ellen Miller @ Monday, 23rd October 2006 @ 10:25 AM

Isometric Exercise is a wonderful way to exercise the muscles while in a stationary position. Because it does not involve extreme joint rotations or stenuous activity, it is ideal for those with joint problems, heart murmurs, or various other medical conditions. Mainly, isometrics consist of contracting and relaxing muscles without changing the length of the muscle or the joint angle. It was made very popular by early bodybuilders such as Max Sick and Charles Atlas. These men claimed t... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Vaughn Balchunas @ Friday, 20th October 2006 @ 3:01 AM

There are many types and styles of Yoga being practiced all over the world today. Here is a brief overview of some of the most popular types and styles. Iyengar is a style of Yoga tat is softer on the body, a more classical style of Yoga that is perfect for beginners. This style uses props like chairs, straps, blocks, pillows, and sandbags, in order to make up for a lack of flexibility, which is helpful for those with joint problems. This style helps people achieve the different poses ... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Zandra Jones @ Friday, 29th September 2006 @ 8:42 PM

Nordic Walking is a form of walking that originated in Europe and has become widely popularized in Finland. After cross crountry skiers ended their training during the winter months, they begin walking with their ski poles in the off season. After a while, more and more people began to take on this form of walking exercise. It is a walking exercise that is done by using correct size walking poles which are similar to ski poles that are professionally sized to fit your height. When done correctly... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Luise Volta @ Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 10:11 PM

Many of us have a variety of hidden emotional barometer that is all too easy to read in our behaviors. Yet we often don't see the connection between how we feel and how we act until we are, yet again, at the effect of some variety of overindulgence. Then we have to wonder how making ourselves feel so rotten seemed to be the cure for feeling so rotten. Truth be told, action and reaction often need to be sorted out. Seminars galore address this issue, yet successful seminar leaders lik... more...