Monday, January 14, 2013

Anaerobic Exercise Vs. Aerobic Exercise...


To achieve an optimal level of fitness, your regimen needs to include both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise increases your breathing and heart rate for an extended period of time, while anaerobic exercise involves concentrated bursts of energy. Because they are performed at different levels of intensity, your body responds differently to them. Consult with your health care provider before beginning an exercise program. Read more

Top 10 Fitness Trends Picked for 2013...



A new survey of fitness trends shows body-weight training, including back-to-basics exercises like push-ups, planks, and pull-ups, is expected to be one of the top 10 fitness trends of 2013.


Researchers say people have been using their own body weight for centuries as a form of resistance training. But this is the first time it has made it into the trend survey, because gyms are now packaging it as part of exercise programs. Read more