Modern Aerobic Workouts

By: Sheila Ffloyd

"No pain, no gain" has long been a popular phrase for motivational speakers and exercise buffs. Many of use would prefer to say "Forget the pain and lose the gain", but unfortunately, it's just not that easy.

Of course, there are those that would like to avoid both the gain, and the pain. Many people avoid aerobic exercise because they can't stick to a consistent routine, don't have the time to workout, or simply don't see the benefit in working so hard for seemingly minimal results.

Everyone wants to see results from their efforts, but obstacles can come into play. The problem may not be a lack of effort on your part, but simply that you're not eating the right foods. Others fail because they're not consistent with the rhythm and timing of the workouts.

There is a great deal of emphasis on the consistency and rhythm of aerobic workouts, as well as the length of the routine. There are both minimum and maximum recommended time allowances for all types of aerobics. If you understand these times, you'll have a better chance of achieving results.

Torturing yourself with an exhaustive routine isn't always enough. Aerobic workouts are not just about the treadmill or the gym or the running and jogging. There are other ways to circulate your oxygen intake, and many are more enjoyable than they are exhausting.

People have been enjoying aerobics exercises for decades with swimming, yoga, tai chi, aerobic boxing, rhythmic dancing and other activities. Check online or visit your bookstore or magazine stand for more information on the many forms of aerobics exercise.

The best part of it is that not only does it really work, it's fun to participate in activities such as the ones mentioned. When you're enjoying yourself it is easier to commit. When you're commit yourself fully, consistency and change follows.

If you're interested in taking up an aerobics exercise program, take the time to see your doctor. A physician should always be consulted before starting any exercise regime. With your doctor's permission, you can then choose from three basic types of aerobics: step, low and high intensity.

Step aerobics, as the name implies, involves a one-two step concept. You exercise with a bench step, a block or anything that you can step on in a constant rhythm. High class aerobics denotes more movement such as jumping and bouncing similar to the dance type aerobics and the like. The low class aerobics is focused more with keeping one foot on the ground, which means less jumping and bouncing. Different classes, different results. To determine which would be best for you, consult a health care professional.

Either way, if your main goal is to only keep yourself fit: Easy Step class aerobics works great, if you don't have time for heavy sport exercises, and so on. You don't always need mechanical devices, like ab-grinder equipment, or anything else. All you need is a platform to work with for a certain amount of time each day.

Other ideas to think about as well are doing the exercises with your family or friends. When there's someone to exercise with, the activity won't be so boring and you get to help them keep in shape and healthy too.

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Writer Sheila Ffloyd enjoys writing articles for numerous web magazines, on health question and health and wellness topics.