I know what I am gonna write about, I surely do. But how am I gonna word it this time, there is a lot of information so should I just give all the facts around Aerobic exercises and be done with it or should I make it personal like my earlier posts. No reason but just wondering cos there are so many misconceptions/myths when it comes to workouts so if I were the reader, just facts wouldn't cut it for me. I would want a story to go around it, something that people can relate to, something that makes real sense.
Cool then, this is what I am gonna do, I am gonna make it like a quick interview, me talking to myself, that sounds fun, I do that all the time anyways. I like to be interviewed and I also like to ask questions so this is my best chance.
Question 1: What are Aerobic Exercises?
Workouts that are performed over a longer duration of time to build your endurance are basically Aerobic Exercise.E.g., Running, Skipping, Climbing Stairs, Swimming etc., "Walking is just for lazy people". When you do an aerobic activity, as the name suggests, you tend to inhale more air which obviously means more oxygen. This oxygen in turn goes to the heart and then to the muscles thereafter. Oxygen in muscles help burn fats and carbohydrates in them, making the muscles leaner.
More oxygen to muscles = More fat burnt = More fitter you get
Question 2: Lets say I am running, do you want me to run at good speed for 10 minutes or run slightly slower for 45 minutes.
I would prefer a longer run over a quick burst for 10-15 or even 20 minutes. Longer the better. Aerobic exercises are all about breathing more n more oxygen and the longer you are able to do it, the better it is for you as the oxygen that gets into your system helps you burn more fat. At the same time if you are stopping in between or slowing down drastically or walking a couple of miles in the middle of a run, you might as well stop. Aerobic exercises are all about endurance so try to sustain a decent pace through out your workout. Again, just because you only have 15 minutes don't stop, run 15 minutes that is way better than sitting on the couch.
Question 3: Do you prefer a particular workout over the others?
No I do not, I am into a running and I love running outdoors, cos I love the fact that the climatic conditions are different, you get to run a new course and nothing is ever the same so I think it is easier to have a long workout without my mind playing tricks with me. But that does not mean Running is better than any of the others, it is just a preference. I would advice people to mix it up cos it keeps things interesting until you get hooked on to a particular workout.
Question 4. Its cold outside or may be its raining, and I don't feel like getting dressed up or driving to the fitness center, is there any way I can get some Aerobic workouts at home. BTW I do not have a treadmill or stepper or a swimming pool in my house.
You could skip ropes, you could do jumping jacks, you could do just do some kicks and punches, you could do have your hands raised and just jump up and down or could just stand stretch up as if you were trying to touch the ceiling and come back touch the ground with your hands without bending your knees. Any of these, for say 30 minutes, is all you need to do. All these are as good as Running, Swimming or Climbing Stairs, trust me. These were all that I did before I got obsessed with running.
Question 5. The muscles in my hands are loose, Will all these aerobic workouts help me grow leaner stronger muscles. Or is there something else I could do to get leaner stronger muscles in my body.
All the aerobic workouts that I've mentioned, help you grow leaner stronger muscles but I believe every workout can be an aerobic workout too, even lifting weights. Lets say you wanna workout your biceps or triceps I would lift very light weights may be 3 pounds or so and do 300 reps (or more) if I wanted to grow leaner muscles. In simple terms, lifting heavy weights would be anaerobic and would help you build bulkier muscles. So in addition to your running or jumping jacks etc, you could lift light weights and work out specific muscles aerobically.
Question 6: I am running out of my questions, should I be asking something else.
Yes "Is there anything more to Aerobic exercises than helping me build a leaner, stronger physique?" The answer of course is a "BIGGG YESSS". The benefits of Aerobic exercises do not end with just helping us build a leaner stronger physique. Technically, aerobic exercises can be termed as Cardio, which obviously mean strengthening the heart. Heart is a muscular organ too and gets bigger and performs better with prolonged aerobic exercises. They pump in more blood per beat hence improving the blood circulation. If you have a good blood circulation, all your organs are supplied with more nutrients and hence they become stronger too. So do Aerobic Exercises 2 to 3 times a week "minimum". By the way, Playing a sport is the easiest and the most enjoyable way to achieve this. And all these workouts are simple ways to relieve all your stress.
Question 7: Is there anything else you think I should know.
Its Bruce Lee's Birthday today, I would like to quote what he said about working out, "I don't stop when I am tired, I stop when I am done" so Stop asking questions and get the $#$# up and start working out.
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