Please provide some do's and don'ts on gaining aerobic fitness.

Ignore: When exercising in the high heat, make sure to take the intensity level down accordingly.

Ignore: Muscles are built for power (white meat) or endurance (red meat) NOT both!

Ignore: Increase your intensity by 10% per week to avoid overuse injuries.

Ignore: Consistency is important when working on improving or maintaining your aerobic fitness.

Ignore: Find an activity you enjoy and you will more likely stick with it.

Ignore: Do: pick an activity that's simple and you enjoy Don't: buy lots of equipment.

Ignore: Increase your workout gradually. Have a consistent schedule- the same days & same time each week.

Ignore: Don't over do it so you don't stop doing it...Start slow to go on.

Ignore: Diet, cross train, high and low impact aerobics, free weights, portion control.

Ignore: Progression - start with short walks, work up a "notch" (either pace or distance) every week.

Ignore: Small frequent short bursts in studies show faster progress than long sustained activities.

Ignore: Aerobic fitness is great for keeping your heart in shape, one of the most important muscles you have.

Ignore: Remember a moderate heart rate response to exercise is more effective than a high heart rate.

Ignore: Do: Have fun. Do something that you enjoy. Don't Start too fast. That leads to burnout and quitting.

Ignore: Start slow and build up gradually.

Ignore: With any new exercise / exercise goal(s), always seek approval from your M.D. Consider Hula Hooping!