Has your New Year's resolution of eating healthy and staying active been thrown by the wayside yet this year? Well now is the time to get your motivation back! Just get up and move by doing aerobic exercise. You can do aerobics right in your own home using a home video aerobics tape. However, some individuals prefer the extra motivation of an aerobics trainer. Check out your local gym to see when classes are offered if you need that extra boost.
If you are not already in a regular aerobics routine, it is important to start with a beginners tape or class. Remember to follow the instruction of the trainer as to avoid injury to your knees and ankles. You will find that an aerobic work out can be fun because of the music and the upbeat attitude of the trainer. You will also find that after a good work out you will feel more confident, more alert, and more energetic. An aerobic workout lasting one hour can burn approximately 400 calories. If you maintain a regular aerobics routine, your heart and lung function will improve and you will feel great both mentally and physically.
Adapted from Discovery Health Channel