The Keys to Aerobic Exercise

What You Need to Know

-- By Joe Downie, Certified Physical Fitness Instructor

The great thing about aerobic exercise is that there are unlimited options at your disposal. There are so many choices when it comes to picking a good workout. You could run around your house each day for 20 minutes and achieve your goal. But you will more likely have success with a variety of exercises that you enjoy.

Find a "Go To" Exercise
Do you enjoy riding a bike, running, swimming, playing tennis,or roller-blading? Whatever it is, try to find something you can use as a regular part of your fitness routine. This can become your "go to" exercise. For example, if you like riding a bike, each workout day can start with a bike ride to help get you inthe right mindset. Many times, just starting is the biggest hurdle to overcome. The "go to" exercise is like that morning cup of coffee, kick-starting your workout.

Keep Challenging Yourself
Oftentimes people will do the exact same thing for an extended period of time and wonder why they don’t see any changes. In the beginning, your body is challenged, but eventually it’s conditioned to handle the stress. The body needs to be continuously challenged to see results. It can be as simple as going from the 4.0 level on an exercise bike to 4.3, or from 0 percent grade to 1 percent on the treadmill – slowly putting a little more stress on the body, burning a few more calories, and developing more lean muscle tissue. You'll begin to notice the difference.

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