How to Maintain Aerobic Fitness
Aerobic fitness allows your body to sustain strenuous exercise for an extended period. Once you achieve your desired level of aerobic fitness, you must take new steps to maintain your body. This requires more than simply performing an exercise routine on a regular basis; you must make small changes to your lifestyle and ensure you provide your body with everything it needs to support muscular maintenance.
Instructions
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Set fitness goals for yourself every month. According to the American Council on Exercise, you should exercise for at least 2 1/2 hours total every week. Make this your weekly fitness goal for your first month of active exercise. Every month following, add 15 minutes to your goal until you reach 4 hours of weekly exercise.
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Walk for 20 to 30 minutes each day. Walking is a light aerobic exercise that you should include in your routine on top of your weekly hours of exercise. Taking a brisk walk every day will help your body maintain its aerobic fitness levels without extra strenuous exercise.
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Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day to keep your body hydrated. In order to maintain its aerobic fitness levels, you must ensure your body has enough hydration to support its muscles. If you do not find plain water appealing, try adding a teaspoon of lemon juice to each glass for flavor.
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Lead an active life when you are not exercising. Though aerobic exercise commonly conjures thoughts of fast-paced movement and sweat, small changes will help maintain your fitness levels. Consider taking the stairs instead of the elevator and parking further back in the lot to bring more activity to your life.
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Take a daily multivitamin to support your body's nutritional needs and supplement your body with the nutrients you do not receive from your regular diet.
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Tips & Warnings
Always consult with your physician before beginning a new exercise routine.
References
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