Aerobics question

I've just started doing a high intensity 60min aerobics workout, now I'm pretty sure I don't have to do this everyday to be healthy but how many times a week would you recommend to do this in order to stay in shape/fit? Bearing in mind I already do Pilates twice a week.

The Center for Disease and Control recommend exercising 150 minutes a week.  Breaking down into (5) 30 minutes sessions.  Also, they recommend two weight training sessions a week.  Check out the link http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/ guidelines/adults.html

Based on your information I would say you would be safe with 3 aerobics classes a week and then the pilates for strength.  I would throw in a little walking to outside on the other days.  However, if you are trying to achieve weight loss, you might want to add another day of cardio.

Hope this helps.

Chrisann

That's a huge help, thanks so much for replying.

Pilates is flexibility/mobility/rehab training, not strength. It's part of a well-rounded fitness program, but it doesn't come in under the strength heading unless you're a previously sedentary beginner who hasn't mastered bodyweight exercise.

 There's three sections to the FAQ up top, pick something from each area for a complete program.

Thanks for the info.