Aerobic Fitness Definition and Exercise Program

Your Search for a Definition

I have seen many search requests recently for a definition of aerobic fitness. You have asked:

• What is the difference between aerobic fitness and aerobics?
• What is the role of aerobics and / or aerobic fitness in my fitness program?
• Can an aerobic fitness physical exercise program help me to burn the fat and lose weight?
• How do I build my personal in-home physical exercise program using aerobic fitness and how much time do I need to invest?

As a certified trainer and educator of both aerobics and fitness instructors, I believe that any exercise program I recommend should be based on existing - and proven - knowledge, safety and technique.

So please follow the list to ensure that we understand each other:

What is Fitness?

Fitness can be defined as a holistic feeling or state of wellbeing.

Physical fitness consists of many different body capabilities. The four most important are:

1. Endurance
2. Strength
3. Flexibility
4. Coordination

Fitness incorporates physical and mental health as well as emotional satisfaction and self-awareness.

The World Health Organization - WHO defines health in it's Constitution as «a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.»

All in all:
When body, mind and soul are in touch and our souls "fit" happily into our bodies - that's fitness!

Aerobic Exercise and Cardiovascular (Cardio) Exercise

AEROBIC is one of the most important physical fitness factors. It stems from Latin and means:

1. AERO = Air = Oxygen
2. BIC = Bio = Life

Any physical activity which requires increased oxygen intake is an Aerobic exercise - by definition.

Aerobic activity or exercise is therefore the same as cardiovascular (cardio) exercise as it:

• increases cardiac capacity
• strengthens the heart, body and lungs
• uses creatin phosphates, carbohydrates and fat as it's energy source (fuel), depending on intensity.

Anaerobic Exercise

• During Anaerobic Exercise (« an » = no, literally: without oxygen):
  Your body uses creatin phosphates (during the first seconds of any type of physical exertion) and carbohydrates only as the energy source, no fat.
• Because the exercise intensity is high, the heart and cardiovascular system are strengthened and lung capacity / volume is increased.
• Yet fat cells are not targeted as an energy source as fat only burns in the fire of oxygen - aerobic!
• However, the fuel store(s) used depend to a great extent on your personal fitness level.
  Top athletes tend to burn fat more easily than fitness beginners.
• Remember that during any workout and exercise routine your body breaks down body cells.
  These are repaired and replaced during rest and sleep.
  A good metabolic rate burns calories after exercise.

Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise - Do You Need Both?

Yes, you certainly do need both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

You need aerobic exercise - for fat burning, and anaerobic exercise for strengthening the cardiovascular system.

So both are required and together they form a large part of physical fitness.

Whether it's going for a walk, cycling, swimming, dancing or any other activity that increases your heart-rate, so you feel slightly out of breath.

That's what makes aerobic fitness great fun!

Why not try an aerobic fitness workout right now?

Aerobic Fitness In-home Physical Exercise Program

To achieve optimum health in a relatively short time I recommend twice weekly:

1. 20 min. Aerobic Activity with your favourite workout music:
   Use your own body weight - no extra weights required!
2. 20 min. Muscle Strength Training and Stretching:
   Use these exercises - dips, pull-ups, squats, push - ups, ab curls and light hand weights for muscle isolation exercises e.g. bicep curls.
   

Do and Do Not

1. Do Not Over-do It!
2. Do: A Complete Program -
   20 min. aerobic activity + 20 min. muscle strength and flexibility training = 40 minutes -
   DVD IN SHAPE choreography meets these requirements.
3. Do: Complete the program twice a week = 80 minutes.
   That's not too much time to invest in your health and physical fitness, is it?
4. Do: Twice a week x 40 minutes
   My Aerobic Fitness DVD IN SHAPE will help you burn the fat and lose weight - you have my word!
5. Do: Take just 80 minutes a week to get yourself and your muscles physically fit and toned.
6. Do: Remember that the smaller the steps you take,
   the more likely you are to safely achieve a great shape and feel fantastic.
7. Do: Realize that with IN SHAPE you can split your total weekly workout time of 80 minutes
   into 4 x 20 minute workout sessions - just alternate as you wish:
   • Day 1 = 20 minutes aerobic exercise.
   • Day 2 = 20 minutes muscle strengthening and flexibility training.
   • Day 3 = 20 minutes aerobic exercise.
   • Day 4 = 20 minutes muscle strengthening and flexibility training.
8. Do: Enjoy your food by arranging set meal times during the day when you eat fresh fruit and vegetables,
   starchy carbohydrates and plenty of protein.
9. « What about my daily treats? », I can hear you thinking.
   Do: Save them up for the time of day when you are most likely to enjoy them in peace.
10. Do: Read the IN SHAPE - Buyers Feedback and Comments.
11. Do Not: Wait any longer - get fit now with my DVD IN SHAPE with Tanja Baumann!

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Stay fit!
Love,
Tanja
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