 |
Select From
|
 |
|
 |
|
 The early 1980's saw Aerobic exercise become
one of the most in demand exercise routines. Based on low impact but
sustainable and constant movement, it involved a steady constant motion of the
muscles and the increasing of the body's demand for oxygen. In this manner
aerobic exercise works the heart muscle making it bigger and stronger. Examples
of aerobic exercises are walking, running, swimming, cycling and the now
familiar aerobic classes. The introduction of the STEP enhanced the level of
exercise during the time of the workout but early problems were discovered with
badly designed steps that caused bone and muscle pain.
 New steps are
now designed specifically for low impact workouts. While you want the exercise
to be intensive you don't want to overdo it. The heart is the key to aerobic
exercise and you should take it easy in building up to your optimum level. As a
guide your target heart range (THR) is 60-75% of 220 minus your age. During
exercise take your heart beat frequently and increase your exercise to reach
your target heart range, but if you start to exceed it, slow down. Exercising
for 20-30 minutes three times a week will help you become
fitter.
|
| |
| Back |
|
Author: Ann Brady
Copyright www.exercise.co.uk
2001
|
Copyright Exercise, Fitness & Leisure 2001
No information on this site can be used for commercial purposes without the prior approval
of E.F.L All rights reserved
www.exercise.co.uk is brought to you by the Sevens/Yasp
agency
|
|
|
| |
