Aerobic and Anaerobic- the Right Combination

August 19th, 2009 by Stephen Leave a reply »

Aerobics Exercise in Conjunction with Anaerobic Exercise

Strength training using weights is a good Anaerobic exersice

Strength training using weights is a good Anaerobic exercise

Getting your exercise is important , and type of exercise that you are do is also very important. Aerobic exercise along with anaerobic exercise is the best way to make sure you are getting all parts of the work out that you need. For most people it is best to mix aerobic exercise with anaerobic exercise, the combination depending on what you want to achieve. You are getting your heart rate pumping with the aerobic exercise, and with the anaerobic exercise you are allowing yourself to do strength training, which is also very important for your body’s health.

Getting Started

If you are concerned about aerobic exercise along with anaerobic exercise and you don’t know what kinds of exercise you should be doing, you really need to check with a fitness consultant – you don’t have to spend a lot of money on a personal trainer – you will usually be able to find one at your local gym. You can injure yourself doing the simplest of exercises if they’re not done properly, so get advice from a professional! Your doctor will also be able to advise you on the correct combination of aerobic exercise along with anaerobic exercise and make sure that you are getting enough of both types of exercise in your daily routine. You should consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regime, especially if you have not exercised for a while, and certainly if you have any health conditions. In short, aerobic exercise will help you to build heart and lung health and burn fat, while anaerobic exercise will help you build muscle.

If you want to use exercise to lose weight then doing strengthening exercises should be part of your plan – the increased muscle mass you get when strength training will burn extra calories, and even more if you then do aerobic exercises like running or cycling.

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