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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-04-03, Page 15Arc l't>u Reaujv 1'or 'fIt MAGIC BUS Second Section - A rel 3, 1996 Physical fitness is only a commitment away Aerobics Instructor Angie ansbergen, above, leads a ep class through a routine Physiques Aerobic Studio on Main Strer. Aero- bics is a sys 'serie. of rhythmic exercise which improves cardiorespiratory endurance by delivering more oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Lansbergen spots Kathy Campbell while she works out with weights. Weight lift- ing is a good supplement to aerobics for those more con- cemed with muscle toning. COUNTRY HEALTH FOODS TEA * PETFOOD * VITAMINS SPICES 0 0 D SPEC/IA/LSI! New Life Brea Flour, chole wheat, assbleacbe4 u+ k* Reg. .45 lb WE CARRY: Cereal, Nuts, Rice, Beans, Bird Seed, Candy Molds, Organic Products, Flours, Drink Crystals, Spices, Cake Pans, Soup Bases, Tea's, Pasta's, Gluten Free Products and more! 376 MAIN STREET, EXETER, ONT. (519) 235-4561 By Chris Skalkos T -A reporter EXETER - Physical fitness has sometimes been called the art of feeling good and looking good. It is a condition that enables us to perform up to our potential by improving the performance of the heart, lungs and the muscles in our body. Aerobics is a form of exercise available for those aiming to get fit and like any other form of exercise, Aerobics requires a commitment of time and effort. The end result, like most other exercise, is the same. Feeling better and looking better. This is the underlying goal for 90 people registered at Physiques Aerobics Studio in Exeter. Aerobics is a systematic series of rhythmic exercise executed in Ittree 20 minute intervals and is usually performed without any apparatus. It affects . cardiorespiratory endurance, the ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and to remove wastes over sustained periods of time. It also promotes muscular endurance and flexibility. According to instructor Angie Lansbergen, her studio is a popular place in the spring as people put away their winter sweaters and dig out their summer wear. "Swim suit season is coming and everybody wants to get in shape for the summer," said Lansbergen. Located on Main Street, Physiques, offers four programs designed to fit within the different physical capabilities of its customers. The degree of difficulty in each of the classes depends on the individual who can choose between classes of step, low impact, interval, which incorporates 5 Ib hand weights, and power sculpt, an advanced program involving muscle endurance. cent of the • �. � .... people dies are women; Lanitbeergeri is' • 'encoitragirtg diem to bring their husbands to try it out. "I think aerobics has been stereo typed as a women's activity. It's hard to generate male interest in it," she said, adding it's much more fun exercising with a partner. An average workout at Physics includes a five- minute low speed warm up, a 35 -minute workout followed by a five-minute cool down. Stretching before and after vigorous exercising is important to prevent pulled or ripped muscles. Lansbergen said patience is essential. Results don't come overnight she explained. You have to keep at it before you notice a difference in how you look and how you feel. Obtaining improved physical fitness through aerobics is a rewarding experience, but it requires a long-term commitment and a great deal of motivation. "It's not easy. We can motivate people when they're here but much of it has to come from themselves,' said . Lansbergen. Making the initial commitment is the most important step on the path to physical fitness, and staying committed is the most difficult. Exercise is more effective when done on a regular basis, usually three times a week, and you must be convinced of the benefits while working hard at every session. According to Lansbergen, the prize is worth the price. "The most common thing I hear people say is that (aerobics) is a great stress reliever and they seem to have more energy at the end of the day," said Lansbergen. It's easy to gain a few pounds over the winter, but with the onset of spring getting rid of the excess weight becomes a priority for many people. However, Lansbergen cautions people to be careful when using aerobics to lose weight. Since.muscle tissue weighs more than fat tissue, and exercise develops muscle to a certain degree, your bathroom scale won't necessarily tell you whether or not you are losing fat. Well -muscled individuals with little • body fat can be overweight according to standard weight charts so composition is a better indicator of your condition than body. weight., "I've heard people say their Weight is staying the same but they've dropped a clothing size," said Lansbergen. "Most people don't notice a difference right . away, but after p few months you ' can see weight drop off." The key to weight control is keeping energy intake (food) and energy output (physical activity) in balance. When you consume only as many calories as your body needs, your weight will usually remain constant. If you take in more calories than what you need you will put on excess fat. Extending more r. energy than you take in will burn excess fat. Aerobic exercise plays an important role in weight control by increasing energy output, calling on stored calories for extra fuel. How much exercise is needed to make a difference in *eight depends upon the amount and type of the activity and of course, how much you eat. Lansbergen said aerobics is even more effective when complemented by another form of exercise. But no matter what type of exercise you chose, the end . result will always be the same. 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