Aerobics Fitness FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about aerobics fitness

From: oaktree@shell.urjet.net (Robles)

Misc.fitness.aerobic, was formed in June 1995 for those interested in discussing or questioning various aspects of a total aerobic fitness program. Topics welcome for discussion include any aerobic activity such as aerobic dance, step training, use of aerobic machines (e.g. stairclimbers, NordicTrak, rowing machines, etc.), jazzercise, walking, jogging, running or any other activity pursued for the purpose of increasing aerobic fitness.

The questions addressed in this FAQ are, in fact, the most frequently asked questions in misc.fitness.aerobic. It may seem that misc.fitness.aerobic is focused on fat/weight loss based on the questions contained here. However, readers of the faq must recognize that the authors of the faq do not have control over the most often asked questions. We make no judgements on why a person is aerobically exercising or not. Because questions are about fat/weight loss are asked over and over again, this faq will address those questions and how aerobic exercise pertains to them or does not pertain to them.

The group will also address topics related to aerobic program such as nutrition, muscle training, aerobic exercise for weight loss, flexibility, aerobic exercise videos, tapes, literature and aerobic instructor certification procedures and certifying organizations.

This FAQ is under sporadic revision. If you are reading a version which has a Last-Modified date showing it to be more than a few month old then you should try to get a more up-to-date copy. New versions of the FAQ are posted every month to misc.fitness.aerobic, misc.fitness.misc, and misc.answers.

The text version is also available via anonymous ftp from: ftp://ftp.oaktrees.org/pub/ In theory, this version is as current at the one below, but sometimes I forget to update this one.

The text version is also available via the world wide web at: http://www.oaktrees.org/fitness/misc.fitness.aerobic.faq.txt This copy is the latest version.