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Gaby Munteanu asked:

Anaerobic fitness is the force component of fitness in general, which also contains at least two other essential components: aerobic fitness (the part of cardio-vascular resistance) and joint mobility. Speed and skill are native qualities and they are not very relevant for the health state – which is the main concern in mass fitness, the one meant to keep the body in good shape.

The purpose of anaerobic training programs is developing the force, the fortifying of the body or the muscular mass. There are situations when only force or muscle fortifying is intended. The typical example for these situations is given by the sports organized in categories, in which physical force (with the interdiction of going over a certain limit of weight) is tested. Growth of muscular mass determines increase of force and fortifying of the skeletal muscles. In this case, the fitness programs are very similar to body building trainings, without being followed by the spectacular, yet dangerous changes, specific to body building.

The purpose of anaerobic fitness is uniform, balanced and harmonious development of all the muscles, without ignoring their functionality. This last idea is important for making a clear difference between fitness and the tendencies, many times narcissistic, manifested by body building practitioners. The sportsman who takes up fitness wants to be able to and is able to do something with his muscles, more than showing them in contests or in different other occasions and places (disco, swimming pool, clubs, etc.).

One of the important characteristics of anaerobic fitness trainings is the use of general programs, during which all or almost all the muscles are worked out in one training session. In body building the programs are divided and trainings are focused every time on one, two or at most three groups of muscles; while in fitness one training can be focused on a certain area, but it does not exclude the other muscles, which will benefit, directly or indirectly, of at most one exercise for each group of muscles. This way, the programs are not excessively long; they take an average of one hour and fifteen minutes; thus the catabolic faze is avoided; this usually appears in very long training sessions (two hours or even more).

Another modality of reducing the time of training is doing super-series whose object is to train two antagonistic groups of muscles (chest and back or biceps and triceps, etc.). Thus, for each group of muscles must be performed a series of exercises, without a break in between; the break is taken only at the end of this double effort. The programs can also contain triple series or even giant-series (more than three exercises one after the other). The intensity of the training can be considerably increased: many muscles can be trained in a short time.

The weekly frequency of the training remains the same (three sessions); so the aerobic phase can be covered in the free days. If only three or even two weekly sessions are possible, mixed programs can be adopted: after the anaerobic fitness, always done at the beginning of the session, 15-20 minutes of aerobic fitness are added for balancing the two phases (anaerobic and aerobic). In this case, also, training must not take longer than one hour and a half; otherwise the phase of catabolic processes is initiated – a phase in which muscles ‘self-cannibalize’.

Anaerobic fitness is recommended to all somatic types, with specific differences of modality of training.

In the cases of ectomorphic and mezomorphic types, all the series (3 or 4) performed on the same machine must be finished, and then the machine and the group of muscles which is trained must be changed at the same time. This system is also called ‘workshop training’.

In the case of the endomorphic type (the overweight), circuit training is preferred: the group of muscles trained is changed after every series and the whole circuit must be repeated three or four times. This type of training consumes more calories because an aerobic component is introduced by not having breaks between series and slightly increasing the cardiac frequency.

Growth of muscular mass through fitness programs can’t exceed one weight category (5-6 kg), but they do not misbalance the other motion parameters.

Anna Jones asked:


These days every one wants to have a well toned slim body. But for this you need to follow a good workout regime and a well balanced diet. If you want you can even hire an experienced trainer who can tell you about the exercises that would to good for your body. If you want you can also look for fitness programs that are being promoted on the net. Some of these fitness programs are very good while others are worthless. P90X is a very special workout plan that includes various regimes and products that are really good for your body.  This nutrition plan is really good for all the people who want to loose weight in a healthy manner.

Below stated are some very special products that you must try in order to achieve a well toned slim body.

1. Whey Protein

It is s natural, high quality, pure protein supplement which contains the crucial amino acids which the human body requires on a daily basis. This protein supplement has the right proportion of amino acids that can improve your athletic performance and can enhance body composition. Various advantages that are associated with whey protein is that it helps in repairing body cells and builds up muscles and bones.

2. P90X recovery drink

I am sure this drink would surely benefit you if you take it after your workouts. When you do very hard exercises which are included in the Slim Series workouts, ChaLEAN Extreme, P90X and Insanity your body begins to loose its stored up energy, that is a why a good post-workout drink is very essential for your body. P90X recovery drink stimulates muscle repair and growth by stopping the breaking down process.   

3. P90X Chin-up bar

This is the most popular BeachBody accessory item because it helps you to perform Chin-ups which is one of the most important exercises included in the P90X regime. This exercise can really help you to build muscles and strength. Installing this equipment is very easy as it does not require drilling.

4. B-Line resistant Band

This excellent band can help you to get leaner muscles and can also burn the excess fat from your body. These bands are very affordable and can even be purchased in different colors. You should use them every time you work out for maximum results.

In order to get a well toned body you must surely try out these special products included in the new P90X program.

Charles Montgomery asked:


Today everybody is aware about the importance of fitness and health. Obesity can lead to various diseases, including heart diseases. People are trying out ways and means like dieting and fitness programs to reduce weight and remain healthy. Exercise is very important in everyday life. If you want to get into shape, you should surely pursue a fitness program. There are many fitness programs, and you are sure to be confused as to which one to choose. Just choose a program that suits you and your timings. In these fitness programs, you will be given fitness training by a professional and trained physical trainer, who will guide you and provide complete care and safety during the workouts.

Fitness classes are conducted by trainers either indoors or outdoors. Most of the people prefer outdoor exercises. To exercise in the open fresh air is fun and healthy and you can get a lot of sunshine and vitamin D. If you are not interested in going in for individual training, you can join group personal training. You can train with many others. Each session of the training has about 8-10 participants. Here you are not only provided training under the watchful eye of a certified trainer, you can also enjoy the workout in a group. This boosts your workout intensity. This type of training has many benefits. You can share your thoughts and experiences with others in the group, and there is a lot of motivation, when you feel lazy to exercise and it is cheaper than individual training. Outdoor circuit programs involves high intensity programs which increases your heart rate, which increases your metabolism and burns calories faster. There are many types of fitness classes like aerobic, cycling, dance etc. There are also classes  for elderly persons and for pregnant ladies. Pregnancy fitness classes prepares you for the stress of labor, boosts your energy, reduces the discomfort of pregnancy and gets you back to health faster after pregnancy. Postnatal exercises are very good for pregnant ladies, because this helps to avoid weakness of your pelvic and abdominal muscles after delivery.

Another way you can you can lose weight and tone your body is by boxing. And if you are interested to learn boxing, under the guidance of trained boxing professionals, then you should learn boxing with boxing Sydney. There are various boxing classes in Sydney, where you can get proper boxing coaching. Boxing is the ultimate workout, to burn your calories, increase cardio fitness, reduce stress and above all accelerate weight loss. Boxing North Sydney conducts boxing classes for people living in North Sydney area.

There are many yoga classes for men visiting Sydney or staying in Sydney. Find yoga Sydney, a place to locate yoga schools and classes in Sydney, in the Australian yoga websites. if you are interested you can join personal training course Sydney. Various academy’s in Sydney offers fully online course or online and face to face course. You can locate Pilate classes in Sydney through Pilates Sydney, and Pilates North Sydney contains a list of Pilate Schools in New South Wales.

Michael Logan asked:


o the words “brain fitness program” bring to mind? I know when I think of fitness programs, I think of the aerobics classes I see at my YMCA, which looks like a fun dancing type of movement, led by an instructor with a microphone, and disco or dance music playing.

But brain fitness brings to mind term papers and reports and drudgery.

Interesting association of brain fitness with drudgery.

Now I am 60 years old, and graduate school is behind me by 12 years, and I am not so sure where they went, except I am married, and I have a 10 year old son, and a 4 year old daughter who expects a ration of tickling each day.

As a Boomer, moving rapidly towards a Senior classification, and one who has always enjoyed working out, and as a counselor looking for the best tools for my clients, I am now exploring a different version of brain fitness programs.

Technological developments like fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) have allowed scientists to explore inside the human brain in new and fascinating ways, and the results are providing some interesting ideas for enhancing our Boomer and Senior Brains, let alone the brains of our children, or our clients.

About ten years ago, there were discoveries made about the human brain that overturned all neuroscientific dogma in regards to the growth of new neurons. We do grow them and that growth can be encouraged. That is called neurogenesis.

(The following are good resources. Look up Norman Doidge,M.D., Helen Fisher,Ph.D., Simon Evans Ph.D, or Paul Burghardt,Ph.D.)

Evans and Burghardt in their book called Brainfit for Life talk about how to keep your mental aerobics rhythmic, metaphorically speaking, by managing stress, sleep, nutrition, and providing novel challenge for your brain.

Norman Doidge and Sharon Begley talk about the potential of the brain to overcome issues like stroke, and how regular practice changes brain maps, which the brain is OK doing anytime, in fact the brain is a data craving organ, and loves a stream of new experiences. It thrives on that, so if you are a musician, take up a foreign language, if you are a counselor, take up an instrument to change your brain maps.

By the way, changing brain maps is called neuroplasticity.

Brain fitness programs of the Computer Kind

There are new brain fitness programs out there that you can download to your computer which have research to back them up in regards to their effectiveness.

In fact, I believe that a combination of physical and mental aerobics is synergistic for the brain at any age.

The Mayo Clinic and University of Southern California have just released new research about the Posit Science program, which indicates (they say ‘shows definitively’) that “computerized brain exercises can improve memory and attention in older adults.”

I do not think that maintaining an effective brain is a dull pursuit, especially when I can do it at my computer, on my schedule. Need a day off, because you know where your glasses are? Take it.

Brain fitness programs may even become part of the treatment regimen for ADD and autism, and many are looking to them to ward off alzheimers, or perhaps even reclaim lost brain function.

The brain fitness workout can vary given the program used. One requires 40 hours of time, one hour per day, for 40 days.

Another can be used daily in brief bursts, another requires 20-25 minutes per day for 19 days, and then maintenance practices subsequent to that.

Of course, reading a good book or practicing your instrument will require different time commitments with different purposes. (If I am learning some piano tunes to play for myself, I can learn at my own pace.)

Brain fitness programs do not have to be a drudgery. I can make them a fun part of my daily routine and reap the benefits of neuroplasticity and neurogenesis for a good long time, maybe until I can hold a grandbaby or two.

John Mac asked:


There are many fitness programs available these days all promising to be one of the best available & the ideal one for you. There is no fitness program available that is the best for all. You are an individual with different needs, wants & lifestyle so there cannot be a fitness program that is ideal for all.

Every fitness program has its pro’s & con’s & it’s up to you to decide which one is best for you, after all you need a fitness program that you know you are going to enjoy, that way you will stick to it & reap the full benefits.

So which fitness program is for you ? Will you choose one of the well known ones such as Pilates, Step, or Aerobics (in one form or another) or will you go for one of the many celebrity fitness programs. The choice of fitness program is yours & yours alone make sure you pick the one for you. To help you here is a quick overview of some of the fitness programs available.

Pilates Fitness Program

Developed by Joseph Hubertis Pilates as far back as the early 1900′s, Pilates is based upon developing & improving body posture & flexibility of movement originally using the resistance of springs. Pilates can be practised using specially designed equipment or performing exercises based on the Pilates system simply on a mat. Pilates has spawned many different versions which are available today. Pilates fitness programs are available on video or DVD to use with or without equipment, for you to follow at home or you could try your local gym to see if they run classes there.

Step Fitness Program

Step is basically a form of aerobic exercise involving stepping on & off a step quite often to music. You can follow this fitness program from a video or DVD at home using a simple piece of equipment or in a group at your local gym or recreation centre.

Aerobics Fitness Program

Aerobics is a fitness program in numerous different formats but basically involves lots of movement such as arm raises, leg raises, kicks, stretching, lunging, bending etc to music. The type & frequency of movements should depend upon your current level of fitness. The fitness program can again be followed at home using a video or DVD or at classes in your local gym or recreation centre.