This is especially important if you are over 35, lead a sedentary lifestyle, are overweight, or have a family history of heart disease. Select the right program. A complete fitness program is aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness, joint flexibility, and muscular strength. A warm up prepares you muscles for exercise and decreases the risk of injury and soreness. The cool-down enables your body's cardiovascular system to gradually return to normal.
Aerobic exercise elevates the heart rate through sustained activity of moderate intensity.
Anaerobic exercise is quick or of higher intensity. Listen to your body. If you feel pain, you are working too hard. If you get injured, stop until you are healed. Fit exercise into your weekly schedule.