Most people will reap the benefits of exercise by starting a program that includes moderate aerobic conditioning and basic resistance training.

A few of the many health benefits of aerobic conditioning include:

Improved cardiorespiratory function and efficiency

Increased endurance

Improved cholesterol

Improved blood pressure

Weight management

Participating in aerobic exercise for as little as 20 minutes, at least three times per week and at an intensity of 50-65% of your heart rate reserve is an appropriate starting point for many people wishing to improve their level of fitness. Walking, jogging, biking and swimming are a few examples of aerobic exercise that you can do on your own, and generally, your only investment is simply your time!

A few of the many health benefits of resistance training include:

Maintain/build muscle mass (increases metabolism!)

Increased bone density

Muscle balance and definition

Core stability and injury prevention

Participating in resistance training as little as two days a week is an appropriate starting point for the untrained. It is important to honestly evaluate the challenge and increase the demand as the body adapts.

Training the core first, then the extremities is the preferred methodology at Fit to Function. We can certainly work on your beach muscles, and I will be more than happy to work with you using traditional weight lifting routines, but training for appearance will come with a base of stability and performance. You get the best of both worlds!