HEALTH CORNER
What Aerobic Exercise Should I Be Doing?
Which is the best workout? A sports medicine specialist weighs in.
Does your workout have you
at a crossroads?
You are not alone when it comes to deciding
what aerobic exercise is best for you to incorporate
into your workout routine.
We reached out to a sports medicine specialist
to answer some of your questions.
“All aerobic exercises have pros and cons,” said
Robin G. Curry, M.D., nonsurgical orthopedic and
sports medicine specialist with Norton Orthopedic
Specialists. “Aerobic machines like the elliptical,
bike or rowing machine provide a much lower
impact than the treadmill but still offer a full
body workout — but they can be less effective at
building bone d ensity.”
Treadmills, on the other hand, are great for bone
density but are higher impact, which can lead to
joint pain, according to Dr. Curry. Regardless of
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which you choose, you also have to incorporate
body-weight resistance exercises or strength
training into your workouts, both of which can
help with bone density.
If you’re trying to drop a few pounds, Dr. Curry
said you can’t go wrong incorporating both cardio
(aerobic) and strength training into your workout.
“Everyone’s body reacts to various types of
exercise differently, so learn what works best for
you,” she said. “I recommend alternating between
machines and weighted exercises, starting slow
and gradually building up over time. Don’t be
afraid to incorporate some high-intensity interval
training (HIIT) workouts in as well. HITTs have
been shown to help with both weight loss and
building endurance.”
Getting back into exercising or trying it for the
first time?
“For someone just starting out, the treadmill
or bike may be less complicated and more user-
friendly,” Dr. Curry said, “then add in the elliptical
and rowing machine as you get comfortable and
want to try new exercises. Do a variety of exercises
to not only help with muscle tone but also with
bone density.”
Regardless of which option you choose, Dr.
Curry offers this advice:
“The American Heart Association recommends
at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic
activity at least five days per week and strength
training two times per week,” she said.
Do you want to increase your endurance and
take your exercise routine to a higher level? Norton
Sports Health can help you train and condition
properly to avoid injuries. Download free running
or cycling training tips at NortonHealthcare.com/
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