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Fun Alternatives to Hitting the Gym

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Image Source Water Aerobics and Zumba are great forms of exercise. They are fun alternatives to more traditional gym workouts. People who aren't into going on runs, lifting weights, or doing sit-ups will love being able to swim or dance to get in their daily routines. If you are near a pool or body of water, you can do any water aerobics exercise, and if you have a way to play music, you can perform Zumba anywhere. Both are beneficial forms of exercise that make you want to get moving. Swimming Towards Your Goals Image Source Water aerobics is the performance of aerobic exercise in shallow water. It is done mostly vertically and helps you gain resistance. Most water aerobics are performed in a group fitness class with a trained professional for about an hour, but you can also learn the simple exercises yourself. The motions focus on aerobic endurance, resistance training, and creating an enjoyable routine in the water. Water aerobics is similar to land aerobics because it focuses o...

Walkers Versus Runners

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Image Source Walking and running are great aerobic activity choices. Both are great for your cardiovascular health and improve your well-being. Both walking and running are beneficial in your daily exercise routine and enhance how you operate in other forms of exercise. However, should you classify yourself as more of a runner or walker? First, you need to understand how much of the aerobic exercise you can handle. If you are constantly having to take breaks then you should start off as a walker. Eventually, it will be easier to go on walks, jogs, or runs. That is when you can decide if you want to be more focused on running or walking. Running vs Walking Image Source There are many advantages to being a runner or walker. Runners have less risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and heart disease. However, walkers reduce their risk of heart disease by more than 9 percent per hour, while runners reduce their risk of heart disease by about 4.5 percent per hou...