Start from the 'running man' position.

Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter

We end our home gym exercise series this week with a look at aerobics. Without a doubt, aerobics is particularly helpful for weight control. Whether you are trying to lose weight or maintain it, you should understand the important role of physical activity and include it in your lifestyle.

Aerobic exercise is any extended activity that makes you breathe hard while using the large muscle groups at a regular, even pace. Aerobic activities help make your heart stronger and more efficient. Here are three simple routines you can do to music or without.

Position

First stand with legs apart, one leg almost a full stride in front of the other (Imagine a picture of a runner in motion). As you pump your arms in a running motion, lift the back leg, raising the knee as high as possible to the chest. Return to starting position.

For the second exercise, stand with legs similar to the first exercise except the arms are outstretched above the head. While bringing the back leg up (knee to chest) bring the arms down, letting the hands meet under the thigh of raised leg. Return to starting position and repeat.

The third exercise involves standing with legs shoulder length apart. Place one hand on the side of the head and lift the leg on the same side so that the knee meets the elbow. Repeat motion.

For all these exercises, our trusty gym instructor, Richard, recommends you do three sets of about 20 to 30 repetitions.

Source: www.new-fitness.com

Lift back leg to chest while pumping your arms and return to starting position. - photos by Daviot Kelly