Archive for August, 2008

Aerobics = Cardiovascular Exercise

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardiovascular exercise, is any sustained, rhythmic activity that involves large muscle groups. Examples include walking, jogging, cross training, cycling, climbing and swimming. Aerobic exercise makes the lungs work harder as the body’s need for oxygen is increased.

Do you lose weight faster with this kind of exercise?

Weight is lost by creating a calorie deficit, burning more calories than you take in, so performing activities that burn large amounts of calories is an excellent accompaniment to a calorie controlled diet to help shift those unwanted pounds. For example, half an hour of high paced walking or low paced jogging can burn around 300 calories. This can make a substantial contribution towards achieving the necessary calorie deficit to lose weight, or it can even earn you a bar of chocolate that you feel less guilty about eating.

Aerobic Options

Fit for Life provides a wide variety of aerobic options, such as treadmills, cross trainers, exercise bikes and stairclimbers. For those of you who prefer to work out as part of a group, Fit for Life provides a variety of group classes such as spinning, choreographed aerobics, kickboxing and step aerobics, yoga/pilates/core strengthening and even several classes for seniors including yoga with a trained instructor to ensure that you get the most from your workout.

Sheila Rolling, Personal Fitness Trainer and Owner of Fit for Life - Fitness Club in Faribault, MN.

Why should I spend my money on a fitness center?

It’s important to view your fitness membership as an investment in your health rather than a monthly account expense. DVD videos serve a purpose but become costly when you purchase enough of them to improve your fitness level, to keep you motivated and to avoid overuse injury.

Research shows that people who set up “at home” exercise programs generally don’t stick to them – there’s too much to do at home.

Exercise Choices

A health club membership at Fit for Life gives you 24 hour access to a variety of exercise choices: cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, group classes for all ages and fitness levels, sports performance training and 1:1 personal training. Plus you have professional advice on how to “Get Started” or enhance your exercise program right at your fingertips.

Take an active approach and make an investment in your health … call us at (507) 333-5430 and we’ll help you take the first step.

Sheila Rolling, Personal Fitness Trainer and Owner of Fit for Life - Fitness Club in Faribault, MN.