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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:

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:

EnduranceStrengthFlexibilityCoordination

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

AERO = Air = OxygenBIC = 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 capacitystrengthens the heart, body and lungsuses creatin phosphates, carbohydrates and fat as it's energy source (fuel), depending on intensity.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?

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

20 min. Aerobic Activity with your favourite workout music:
Use your own body weight - no extra weights required!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

Do Not Over-do It!Do: A Complete Program -
20 min. aerobic activity + 20 min. muscle strength and flexibility training = 40 minutes -
DVD IN SHAPE choreography meets these requirements.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?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!Do: Take just 80 minutes a week to get yourself and your muscles physically fit and toned.Do: Remember that the smaller the steps you take,
the more likely you are to safely achieve a great shape and feel fantastic.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.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.« 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.Do: Read the IN SHAPE - Buyers Feedback and Comments.Do Not: Wait any longer - get fit now with my DVD IN SHAPE with Tanja Baumann!Stay fit!
Love,
Tanja
xxx

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Fitness Tips for a
Healthy Lifestyle

You now know what to eat plenty of, you have sworn off the booze and you are prepared to take action about your fitness level.

So let's talk about your training program.

Differentiate between endurance and strength training.

If you want a slim and shapely body, then you need to use and exercise your muscles.

Balanced nutrition and the avoidance of alcohol alone won't get you the result you're aiming for.

You will certainly lose some weight with a nutritious, non-alcoholic diet - but the problem is that you will lose both excess fat and muscle mass!

To achieve your fitness goal, Active training for fat burn is essential!

Never over do your training intensity and always:

Pause and hold at the end of every exercise movement.Train with a training buddy, especially if you're weight training, to help support you when necessary.

Start training on an Exercise Bicycle / Spinning, or try the StairMaster / Stepper in your local fitness studio.

This type of aerobic exercise is not only very beneficial to your cardiovascular system (Cardio-Training 1 and Cardio Training 2), but it's also lot's of fun!

If the atmosphere of a fitness gym or studio doesn't «quite fit» you, there's nothing to stop you from doing most strength exercises in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Always ask for information, without any obligation of course, from your aerobic or fitness studio before committing yourself to membership.

Many studios will offer you a try it out session free of charge, so you can see what it's like and whether the studio suits you.

Use these offers, so that you get an indication of your level of fitness and complete your whole body training exercises safely and correctly under the attentive eye and guidance of a professional fitness trainer.

Training for your personal well-being without any sports competition considerations?

Then you should train twice a week, one hour per training workout - maximum!

More time and exercise does not lead to better results in the beginning.

A « need for speed » is totally out of place in this respect.

If you are over-trained, you'll notice it very quickly:

You feel weak and washed out, sleep badly and don't seem to have the power and energy to handle life's everyday events.

If that's happening to you, put on the brake immediately!

Spoil yourself with rest days and enjoy them, just as you do your training days.

I highly recommend Meditation exercises on rest days.

It was not written in vain that:
mens sana in corpore sano!

A Healthy Mind (Lives) in a Healthy Body!

Both mind and body are important if you want to be fit!

Not sure where or how to start getting in better shape?

Start at home with my coaching and guidance -
View the fitness facts about DVD IN SHAPE:

Text: © Tanja Baumann | First published: © Sport Inside Magazine No. 6, December/January 1997 | Photos: Coni Altherr | Translation & Adaptation: John Aarsen

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Tanja Baumann is

a double world aerobic fitness champion,an accredited fitness / aerobics instructor and trainerand a consultant for fitness seminars.

Dropa Balance Health edition asked the expert, Tanja Baumann, for her advice for people who want to know the right way to start exercising.

«If you haven't exercised for a long time,
the first step is to get a full medical check-up
(cardiovascular, body weaknesses, muscles and bones)
before you start exercising.

This will ensure that additional active movement will not be risky for your health in any way.»

«The most important thing you need to decide is a clear vision and definition of your exercise and training goals before you start exercising. Ask yourself:

Do I want to be healthier and fitter, with stronger and more powerful muscles and an athletic appearance?Or: Do I just want to lose weight permanently?The clearer your exercise and training goals are, the more targeted your exercise training will be.»

«Ideally, this should include all 4 of the physical fitness and body health training factors:

Endurance (stamina),Strength,Flexibilityand Co-ordination.

And you don't need to change your lifestyle completely either.

Just 30 minutes twice a week of focused exercise will improve two to three of these factors.Nordic walking, Aquafit or cycling are all excellent choices for beginners.»«Start your exercise slowly and increase training intensity gradually and in small steps. Contract your abdominal, pelvis and leg muscles to stabilize the torso.You'll be standing staight and safe and ensuring that you maintain a good, upright posture at all times.N.B.: Always «march in an X» and swing the arms and shoulders in the opposite direction to your hips and legs.Breathe easily and deeply to provide your body with a lot of oxygen - train so that you don't increase the lactic acid levels in your muscles.Before you start training, always do warming-up exercises for 10 minutes.After you've completed the cooldown at the end of your training session, thoroughly stretch your hips, chest and calf muscles, but not immediately after intensive training. Always cooldown first.If you're training in the gym, don't let yourself get distracted.Stay focussed on your exercises and your own body.Never forget: Exercise should always be fun!»

For more professional tips, visit:

Not sure where or how to start getting in better shape?

Start at home with my coaching and guidance -
View the fitness facts about DVD IN SHAPE:

© Tanja Baumann | First published: © Dropa Balance: Health, April 2008, Photo: Stephan Ziegler | Translation & Adaptation: John Aarsen

View the original article here

Fitness Tips for a
Healthy Lifestyle

You now know what to eat plenty of, you have sworn off the booze and you are prepared to take action about your fitness level.

So let's talk about your training program.

Differentiate between endurance and strength training.

If you want a slim and shapely body, then you need to use and exercise your muscles.

Balanced nutrition and the avoidance of alcohol alone won't get you the result you're aiming for.

You will certainly lose some weight with a nutritious, non-alcoholic diet - but the problem is that you will lose both excess fat and muscle mass!

To achieve your fitness goal, Active training for fat burn is essential!

Never over do your training intensity and always:

Pause and hold at the end of every exercise movement.Train with a training buddy, especially if you're weight training, to help support you when necessary.

Start training on an Exercise Bicycle / Spinning, or try the StairMaster / Stepper in your local fitness studio.

This type of aerobic exercise is not only very beneficial to your cardiovascular system (Cardio-Training 1 and Cardio Training 2), but it's also lot's of fun!

If the atmosphere of a fitness gym or studio doesn't «quite fit» you, there's nothing to stop you from doing most strength exercises in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Always ask for information, without any obligation of course, from your aerobic or fitness studio before committing yourself to membership.

Many studios will offer you a try it out session free of charge, so you can see what it's like and whether the studio suits you.

Use these offers, so that you get an indication of your level of fitness and complete your whole body training exercises safely and correctly under the attentive eye and guidance of a professional fitness trainer.

Training for your personal well-being without any sports competition considerations?

Then you should train twice a week, one hour per training workout - maximum!

More time and exercise does not lead to better results in the beginning.

A « need for speed » is totally out of place in this respect.

If you are over-trained, you'll notice it very quickly:

You feel weak and washed out, sleep badly and don't seem to have the power and energy to handle life's everyday events.

If that's happening to you, put on the brake immediately!

Spoil yourself with rest days and enjoy them, just as you do your training days.

I highly recommend Meditation exercises on rest days.

It was not written in vain that:
mens sana in corpore sano!

A Healthy Mind (Lives) in a Healthy Body!

Both mind and body are important if you want to be fit!

View the original article here

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:

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:

EnduranceStrengthFlexibilityCoordination

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

AERO = Air = OxygenBIC = 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 capacitystrengthens the heart, body and lungsuses creatin phosphates, carbohydrates and fat as it's energy source (fuel), depending on intensity.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?

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

20 min. Aerobic Activity with your favourite workout music:
Use your own body weight - no extra weights required!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

Do Not Over-do It!Do: A Complete Program -
20 min. aerobic activity + 20 min. muscle strength and flexibility training = 40 minutes -
DVD IN SHAPE choreography meets these requirements.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?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!Do: Take just 80 minutes a week to get yourself and your muscles physically fit and toned.Do: Remember that the smaller the steps you take,
the more likely you are to safely achieve a great shape and feel fantastic.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.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.« 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.Do: Read the IN SHAPE - Buyers Feedback and Comments.Do Not: Wait any longer - get fit now with my DVD IN SHAPE with Tanja Baumann!Stay fit!
Love,
Tanja
xxx

View the original article here

Tanja Baumann is

a double world aerobic fitness champion,an accredited fitness / aerobics instructor and trainerand a consultant for fitness seminars.

Dropa Balance Health edition asked the expert, Tanja Baumann, for her advice for people who want to know the right way to start exercising.

«If you haven't exercised for a long time,
the first step is to get a full medical check-up
(cardiovascular, body weaknesses, muscles and bones)
before you start exercising.

This will ensure that additional active movement will not be risky for your health in any way.»

«The most important thing you need to decide is a clear vision and definition of your exercise and training goals before you start exercising. Ask yourself:

Do I want to be healthier and fitter, with stronger and more powerful muscles and an athletic appearance?Or: Do I just want to lose weight permanently?The clearer your exercise and training goals are, the more targeted your exercise training will be.»

«Ideally, this should include all 4 of the physical fitness and body health training factors:

Endurance (stamina),Strength,Flexibilityand Co-ordination.

And you don't need to change your lifestyle completely either.

Just 30 minutes twice a week of focused exercise will improve two to three of these factors.Nordic walking, Aquafit or cycling are all excellent choices for beginners.»«Start your exercise slowly and increase training intensity gradually and in small steps. Contract your abdominal, pelvis and leg muscles to stabilize the torso.You'll be standing staight and safe and ensuring that you maintain a good, upright posture at all times.N.B.: Always «march in an X» and swing the arms and shoulders in the opposite direction to your hips and legs.Breathe easily and deeply to provide your body with a lot of oxygen - train so that you don't increase the lactic acid levels in your muscles.Before you start training, always do warming-up exercises for 10 minutes.After you've completed the cooldown at the end of your training session, thoroughly stretch your hips, chest and calf muscles, but not immediately after intensive training. Always cooldown first.If you're training in the gym, don't let yourself get distracted.Stay focussed on your exercises and your own body.Never forget: Exercise should always be fun!»

View the original article here