Every person has goals and getting in shape is one of the hardest goals to achieve for some. When we start talking about exercise we don’t know where to start, what is the best type of exercise for us? There are two types of exercise we need to keep in mind when starting a exercise regimen, aerobic and anaerobic .  .

The words aerobic and anaerobic refer to energy pathways that are utilized during exercise. Aerobic means “with oxygen” and anaerobic means “without oxygen”. Fat needs oxygen to burn completely so in order to burn fat during an exercise we need to move slowly and smoothly. This enables muscle cells to be supplied with enough oxygen to continue with its aerobic capacity and utilize fat as the main energy source. Anaerobic exercise requires moving at an increased pace or with greater effort. Exercising this way burns more calories but results in a greater demand for oxygen which cannot be delivered in sufficient quantities to allow cells to continue burning fat. When we breath heavy we start to develop an oxygen debt and muscle cells switch to burning mainly carbohydrates, this fuel burns quickly and does not require oxygen.

Each is necessary to maintain a well balanced routine, we need to combine a little of both, for example weight training and jogging, or swimming and tennis.  Exercise programs like those of the Firm utilize both types of these trainings and the results are fabulous, I’m a true believer of the system.  Everyone needs to consult their doctor before starting any time of new exercise regimen to make sure their bodies are able to cope with the all the changes exercise gives our bodies.

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