Much has been said about the physical benefits of aerobic exercise. It's true that a regular schedule of aerobic exercise can help lose weight, but that's not the whole story. It can also reduce migraines, heart attack and stroke, lower blood pressure and improve all measures stamina and physical health.

Regular aerobic exercise is as important to our sense of well-being and mental health as it is to our physical health. The increase in our quality of life is well worth the effort.

If you want to get rid of the fat, you don't have to melt in a sweat. The harder the body gets loaded, less fat it burns. The best way to determine your body's ideal load is to watch heartbeat.

Provide yourself with a heart rate meter. It will watch over your heart rate and reminds you when you are over your capability and also if your heartbeat is too low.

For approximate orientation:

If your pulse in a rest is 59 beats a minute:

* the highest pulse when exercising at the age of 20 to 39 is: 140
* the highest pulse when exercising at the age of 40 to 49 is: 135