Two types of exercise exist: aerobic (running, walking, elliptical machines, bikes, etc.) and anaerobic (weight lifting, resistance machines, push ups, etc.). Most people that are trying to lose weight feel that aerobic exercise is all that they should be doing. Aerobic exercise is great for burning calories (essential for weight loss). In addition aerobic exercise is wonderful for a individuals cardiovascular system as well as over all physical and mental health.
Anaerobic exercise is equally important and can be very beneficial for someone trying to lose weight. Though not as many as aerobic, anaerobic exercise does burn calories. Anaerobic exercise also increases the amount of calories your body burns throughout the day. Anaerobic exercise increases your muscle mass and muscles burn more calories than fat. In other words, increased muscle will increase your bodies BMR meaning that your body will naturally burn more calories each day just to survive. Increasing your BMR will help keep the fat off over a longer period of time.
Both aerobic and anaerobic exercises have tremendous benefits. Everyone should be doing at least one of these kinds of exercises regularly. Combining these two types of exercises will maximise results leading to longer lasting overall health.
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic
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This is great– It makes total sense, and keeps me pumped for both variations of my work-out week!
Dudes, seriously, you have to add pictures. Aren't blogs supposed to have pictures? I stopped reading after the first sentence because I felt like I was back in school, medical school. (In my past life) Ugghhhh!! Encourage me with pictures.
Yours Truely,
your Miche Mama