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Aerobic Exercises

Aerobic exercise which is also known as “cardio” is consisted of all forms of cardiovascular conditioning. Activities such as brisk walking, running, swimming or cycling can all be included in it.

This type of exercise is defined as "exercise with oxygen." During this activities, your breathing and heart rate will increase. This exercise benefits your heart, lungs, and circulatory system.

It is distinguished from anaerobic exercise. Weightlifting and sprinting are examples of anaerobic exercises that require quick bursts of energy. They are done at maximum effort for a short period of time. With aerobic exercises it is not true. You exercise this workout for a long period of time.

What are some examples of aerobics exercises?

Low-impact exercises include swimming, walking, cycling, Rowing, exercising with an upper body ergometer and using an expert trainer. Running, jumping rope, and performing high impact routines or step aerobics are all examples of high-impact exercises.

How frequently and for how long should I perform these exercises?

According to the American Heart Association, for 6 -7 days a week, everyone get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise. This can be divided into 10-minute increments. This means that taking three 10-minute walks would get you to the recommended minimum for lowering your risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. You would also burn the same number of calories as if you walked for the entire 30 minutes at once.

Benefits of these exercises

During exercise session in aerobic classes near you, this workout stimulates the breathing and heart rate to increase so that can be sustained for that duration. Anaerobic exercise means exercise without oxygen is any activity that causes you to be out of breath quickly, such as lifting a heavy weight or sprinting. It not only improves fitness; but also helps in improving both emotional and physical health. Some benefits are as follows.

• Enhances cardiovascular fitness

• Lowers the risk of heart disease

• Reduces blood pressure

• Boosts HDL, or "good" cholesterol

• Assists in better blood sugar control

• Assists with weight management and/or loss

• Enhances lung function

• Lowers resting heart rate