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With regard to aerobics, while 3 times per week is the minimum, it can be done every day. A short, intense 25-35 minutes will fill the bill. This is due to the recovery ability of the body, which is much greater from this kind of stress, compared to the stress of weight training. The reason you only need 25- 35 minutes of cardio is actually very interesting. After this time frame, your body, which is engaged in the process of losing fat, will start asking itself ‘how much more of this do I have to take?’ And your body’s answer to this will be a simple one: it will actually stop using fat stores and will start breaking down muscle tissue to sustain the activity.

Remember, our bodies are constructed to protect themselves and to keep as much fat as possible to guard from a famine or from infrequent feedings. So when done correctly, cardio can be a wonderful thing. Overdue it, and you set yourself up for disappointment.

25 to 35 minutes at an intensity level which challenges you is all you need. This means that you still should be able to conduct a conversation while performing your workout, but you should not be able to sing. I call this the ‘talk, but not sing,’ test. Nor should you be huffing and puffing nor gasping for air.

(Taken from Ultimate Keys To Fitness–Aaron’s Better Bodies’ new exciting audio tape/cd presentation.)

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About the Author

Aaron Pessin is a master fitness trainer certified by ISSA, the International Sports Sciences Association. During his over 10 year’s professional experience in the fitness industry, he has earned the reputation of a dedicated and successful fitness expert and trainer. Aaron concentrates on achieving rapid, visible results through scientifically designed programs tailored to the particular goals and needs of each client. He emphasizes proper form and technique in his unique programs, which he develops for maximum efficiency and performance, as well as safety.

Aaron holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics and a Masters in Exercise Physiology; he also regularly publishes fitness and nutrition advice.

In addition, he has the following professional certifications:

- Pregnancy and Exercise
- Post-Rehabilitative Conditioning Specialist
- Health and fitness instructor for Seniors
- Back care specialist
- ‘Squatology’ (a specialization in the anatomy/physiology and mechanics of the fundamental leg exercise — the squat)
- US Weightlifting Federation’s Club Coach
- IDEA — Member and Master Personal Fitness Trainer

Contact: (718) 793-9589 — http://www.aaronsbetterbodies.com