Gater would devote three or four of these sessions to pure aerobic exercise, such as running, jogging, biking or swimming, and two or three segments strictly to strength training. Stretching can be worked in easily. Many endorphin addicts and fat-phobes prefer to run or bike exclusively, thinking that only aerobic exercise kills off excess calories and successfully fights fat. But they can get more mileage from aerobic exercises by tossing some weight-resistance exercises into their routines, Gater says. That's because resistance training is a highly effective muscle builder, and the more muscles you have in place of fat, the more calories you'll burn at rest.
Folks are most likely to keep fit if they engage in activities they enjoy.
But with so many of us jacked to VDTs and CRTs in sedentary jobs, preventing back, neck and shoulder maladies through such clunky and uncomfortable drills is more important than ever, Gater says. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution, or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the express written consent of Tallahassee Democrat is prohibited.