During the first 30 years of life, strength and muscle mass increase steadily as you grow. Over the next 30 years, your lifestyle has a direct effect on retention of strength and cardiovascular fitness. If you are sedentary, research shows steady deterioration at a predictable rate of one-half percent per year. On the other hand, medical experts now state that you can preserve the strength and cardiovascular fitness you have at age 30, or at any age at which you being and maintain a regular exercise program. No matter what your age, its never too late to start building strength, adding to your endurance and eating right.
Aerobic training works the heart and lungs for extended duration.
Some of the Best forms of aerobic training are cross-country skiing, rowing and swimming because they work the major muscle groups of both upper and lower body. Other excellent forms of aerobic exercises include cycling, brisk walking and jogging. Many people enjoy exercising outdoors, but for those who prefer to work out in their homes, exercise machines effectively stimulate these activities. Products such as cross-country ski machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, stairsteppers and tread mills are excellent options for those who like to exercise indoors. Strength training, also known as resistance training, exercises the muscular system to achieve balanced fitness and to increase the ease of daily activities.