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Challenge # 1
This challenge is designed to start to build the necessary cardio base that will you need to develop an effective workout. Aerobic activity refers to exercise that involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body. Aerobic means "with oxygen." This challenge will get your Aerobic Capacity up to an effective level. Below is your first 6 weeks of instruction.

(Here are some examples of aerobics)
  • Walking
  • Bicycling
  • Swimming
  • Dancing
  • Racket sports
  • Rowing
  • Cross country skiing
  • Aerobic machines
  • Water aerobics
  • Chair aerobics

To start: add a new topic with your name and date. To update just click on your name and post a reply with what you've done for your weekly activity. Thanks and good luck!

Week 1
Day 1) 5 minutes of any aerobic activity - Light intensity (heavier breathing than normal)

Day 2) 7 minutes of any aerobic activity - Light intensity

Day 3) 10 minutes of any aerobic activity - Light intensity

Week 2
Day 1) 10 minutes of any aerobic activity - Medium intensity (Heavier breathing and starting to glisten)

Day 2) 10 minutes of any aerobic activity - Medium intensity

Day 3) 15 minutes of any aerobic activity - Light intensity

Week 3
Day 1) 15 minutes of any aerobic activity - Medium intensity

Day 2) 15 minutes of any aerobic activity - Medium intensity

Day 3) 15 minutes of any aerobic activity - Medium intensity

Week 4
Day 1) 15 minutes of aerobics - Light intensity and 25 crunches

Day 2) 15 minutes of aerobics - Medium intensity and 25 crunches

Day 3) 15 minutes of aerobics - Light intensity and 2 sets of 25 crunches

Week 5
Day 1) 15 minutes of aerobics - Medium intensity and 2 sets of 25 crunches

Day 2) 15 minutes of aerobics - Medium intensity and 2 sets of 25 crunches

Day 3) 15 minutes of aerobics - Light intensity and 3 sets of 25 crunches

Week 6
Day 1) 15 minutes of aerobics - Medium intensity and 3 sets of 25 crunches

Day 2) 15 minutes of aerobics - Medium intensity and 3 sets of 25 crunches

Day 3) 15 minutes of aerobics - Medium intensity and 3 sets of 25 crunches


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