The Importance of Regular Aerobic and Weight Training Exercises
10/06/2010
The Importance of Regular Aerobic and Weight Training Exercises
By Joseph Reimu
It is no secret that exercise is a key component to leading a
healthy and vital life. There are basically two kinds of
exercises that one can do and they are aerobics or
cardiovascular training and weight training. Both are very
important in order to stay strong and healthy. Aerobic exercise
can be done in many different ways.
In fact, if you work at a job where you are on your feet and
moving around a lot then you may not even need to do any
additional exercise since your job provides you with the aerobic
benefit. It is important to not exercise too much, even though
this is not a common problem, exercise does put a certain level
of stress on your body and if you overdo it you can easily
become over trained which can lead to a depressed immune system
which can lead to you becoming more likely to get sick.
It is not necessary to sweat significantly during your aerobic
exercise sessions. A simple one hour walk outside if the weather
permits or on a treadmill indoors can be sufficient. Running too
much can put a lot of stress on your joints such as the knees
and can lead to future joint problems so if you have to run do
it only for short periods and take appropriate rest levels.
Aerobic exercise helps to stimulate the lymphatic system which
is partly responsible for the removal of toxins from inside your
body thus this kind of exercise has is a great way to internally
cleanse your body naturally.
If you find doing aerobic exercise to be very physically
difficult then consider something like a recumbent exercise bike
which is probably the most comfortable piece of aerobic exercise
equipment you can purchase. It has very good back support and is
gentle on the knees so you can start slow and work your way up
as you get fitter and stronger. Also try to keep your heart rate
around the 120 beats per minute range during your aerobic
sessions.
Weight training is also a very important aspect of exercise
that both males and females should perform regularly. Many
females are concerned that if they train with weights they will
become bulky and unattractive which is not true as long as you
stick with lighter weights and do not take growth hormones. In
fact, adding a little muscle will make you look firmer, sculpted
and more attractive instead of being flabby. Weight training
stimulates the growth and maintenance of muscle tissue which is
critical for maintaining strength. Weight lifting also promotes
greater bone density which can help to fight osteoporosis and it
can also make you look and feel younger.
If you have never trained with weights before then it is a good
idea to join a local gym and take a few personal training
sessions to learn the basic exercises. The bench press is a
great exercise for the upper body and the squat or leg press is
ideal to train the lower body. If your time is really limited
then just doing these two exercises once a week or even once
every month depending on how much weight you lift (the more
weight you lift the more rest you need) can be sufficient.
Become stronger and healthier by doing these exercises
regularly.
About the Author: Joseph is an online researcher, author and a
regular contributor to site that shows people how to attain
better health and wellness. Please visit
http://www.superhealthy.org and learn how to attain better
health.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link:
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=263552&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
By Joseph Reimu
It is no secret that exercise is a key component to leading a
healthy and vital life. There are basically two kinds of
exercises that one can do and they are aerobics or
cardiovascular training and weight training. Both are very
important in order to stay strong and healthy. Aerobic exercise
can be done in many different ways.
In fact, if you work at a job where you are on your feet and
moving around a lot then you may not even need to do any
additional exercise since your job provides you with the aerobic
benefit. It is important to not exercise too much, even though
this is not a common problem, exercise does put a certain level
of stress on your body and if you overdo it you can easily
become over trained which can lead to a depressed immune system
which can lead to you becoming more likely to get sick.
It is not necessary to sweat significantly during your aerobic
exercise sessions. A simple one hour walk outside if the weather
permits or on a treadmill indoors can be sufficient. Running too
much can put a lot of stress on your joints such as the knees
and can lead to future joint problems so if you have to run do
it only for short periods and take appropriate rest levels.
Aerobic exercise helps to stimulate the lymphatic system which
is partly responsible for the removal of toxins from inside your
body thus this kind of exercise has is a great way to internally
cleanse your body naturally.
If you find doing aerobic exercise to be very physically
difficult then consider something like a recumbent exercise bike
which is probably the most comfortable piece of aerobic exercise
equipment you can purchase. It has very good back support and is
gentle on the knees so you can start slow and work your way up
as you get fitter and stronger. Also try to keep your heart rate
around the 120 beats per minute range during your aerobic
sessions.
Weight training is also a very important aspect of exercise
that both males and females should perform regularly. Many
females are concerned that if they train with weights they will
become bulky and unattractive which is not true as long as you
stick with lighter weights and do not take growth hormones. In
fact, adding a little muscle will make you look firmer, sculpted
and more attractive instead of being flabby. Weight training
stimulates the growth and maintenance of muscle tissue which is
critical for maintaining strength. Weight lifting also promotes
greater bone density which can help to fight osteoporosis and it
can also make you look and feel younger.
If you have never trained with weights before then it is a good
idea to join a local gym and take a few personal training
sessions to learn the basic exercises. The bench press is a
great exercise for the upper body and the squat or leg press is
ideal to train the lower body. If your time is really limited
then just doing these two exercises once a week or even once
every month depending on how much weight you lift (the more
weight you lift the more rest you need) can be sufficient.
Become stronger and healthier by doing these exercises
regularly.
About the Author: Joseph is an online researcher, author and a
regular contributor to site that shows people how to attain
better health and wellness. Please visit
http://www.superhealthy.org and learn how to attain better
health.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link:
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=263552&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
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