Aerobics Articles

Fitness » Aerobics | By Jay Moncliff @ Wednesday, 19th July 2006 @ 10:06 AM

I bought my first aerobics dvd 3 years ago, and have not used it since. I don't remember what it was called – I have since misplaced it somewhere in the back recesses of my home, and have not seen it in months, but I do remember some things about it. It was bright pink, and had some grinning guy in spandex and big hair on the cover, telling you to get thin. I thought that the aerobic dvd would motivate me to get my rear in shape, but it was not to be. Instead, my brand new aerobic dvd just ... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Dave Elger @ Monday, 17th July 2006 @ 12:59 AM

There is no question that running shoes today are far superior to anything we used back in the early 1970s. In those days companies weren’t putting much effort into technology for developing shock absorption, stability, and motion control for running shoes. If you are close to my age, then you’ll remember the early days of the 70’s running boom when state of the art was Nike’s new outersole, developed by Bill Bowerman using his wife's waffle iron. While today’s shoes are designed... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Dave Elger @ Sunday, 16th July 2006 @ 1:11 AM

For years I believed the only way to improve as a distance runner was to run faster, maybe longer, or some combination of both. I’ve sat back and watched the world’s elite runners spend an entire year of unimaginable high volume, high intensity training, just to shave fractions of a second off of their mile or 1500 meter time. Fortunately, it doesn’t take that much effort for us mortals to improve. In fact, it may be possible for you to become significantly faster without having to... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Dan Sherman @ Thursday, 13th July 2006 @ 2:57 PM

The importance of proper aerobic shoes is often underrated. People talk about doing the exercises right, planning out a routine, eating properly, hydrating properly, and all manner of other workout tips, but they seldom get to talk about good gym shoes. Of course, if you are taking an aerobics class, then footwear does not matter. You will do all of your aerobic exercise on a padded mat, and wearing shoes will be discouraged, if not outright banned from the room for the sake of preserving the fl... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Tim Shank @ Wednesday, 14th June 2006 @ 3:41 PM

If you want an exercise that will keep you in shape and that is good for your heart as well, consider tap dancing. The beauty of tap dancing is that the basic steps are easy to learn and you can add your own flair and touches to make it fun for you. Just 20 minutes of tap dancing three times per week is enough to improve your health and get you back into shape. The first thing that you need for tap dancing is, of course, tap shoes. You can find tap shoes online or at a local dance stor... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Susan Jan @ Saturday, 29th April 2006 @ 8:45 AM

There are some key factors to consider when exercising, to achieve maximum results. These factors include; the duration of each exercise, the intensity, the frequency you work out, and whether or not you use interval training. This article will examine each one of these aspects to help you achieve the maximum benefit from your cardio workouts. Cardio is important for both weight loss and good cardiovascular health. Some body builders forget the importance of cardio, because they do not w... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Carlo Morelli @ Wednesday, 15th February 2006 @ 1:41 AM

Everyone has a particular problem area that frustrates. For some people, it may be the hips, for others it’s saggy arms. For millions it’s the dreaded jelly belly! The truth is that you cannot spot-tone specific areas but there are moves you can do in conjunction with regular cardio exercise that will help make your problem spot disappear! Here are five of the most common complaints and ideas for shaping them up! Droopy Buttocks The saggy butt is one of the top complaints of ... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Michael Sampson @ Thursday, 26th January 2006 @ 9:33 PM

With the advent of modern technology, it seems that today very few people are getting enough exercise. Some people who sit all day in front of the computer and the others who confine themselves to an office do not give their body enough work out. Exercise is important to your body. It is a physical activity that includes anything to get you moving, such as walking, dancing, or working in the yard. It is vital to your overall health and it enables you to be physically active as you perform daily ... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Shawn LeBrun @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 8:21 AM

Psssst.... Lean in. I want to tell you a secret about doing cardio. It's the secret to doing it efficiently and effectively. It's the way to make sure all your time sweating and grunting... trying to burn fat... pays off. Ready for the key: Get Moving! The most effective form of cardio is one that allows you to move your body the most. The more you move your body, the more calories you burn. Of course, intensity levels also play a factor. That's why jogging... more...

Fitness » Aerobics | By Mike Singh @

What is a heart rate monitor? These gadgets are a very wonderful tool to have for both those who have heart related problems and those who are looking to improve their workouts. The goal of these devices is to monitor your heart rate at all times during the day. While exercising to lose weight, your goal should be to maintain your heart rate in the ideal ‘zone’ for fat burning. But, too much of a good thing is not good either. The monitor allows for accurate measurement of the heart during thes... more...