Aerobic exercise is defined as any repetitive physical activity that is done long and hard enough, to enhance circulatory and respiratory efficiency. Aerobic means `with oxygen` and it requires the lungs and heart to meet the body`s increased oxygen demand. Hence, it may be called a system of physical conditioning that involves exercises such as running, swimming, cycling and skipping.
There are also many types of aerobics such as low-impact aerobics, step aerobics and dance aerobics. Dance aerobics has become one of the most popular forms of aerobic exercise as it not only gives an excellent workout but it is at the same time enjoyable. It is popular with the young crowd and also with housewives and working women as it is entertaining as well as useful.
Benefits of Aerobics
Regular participation in aerobic physical activities offers many health benefits. A good aerobic exercise program can help us live a longer, healthier life and enhance our well being. Aerobic workouts make us feel better so that we can enjoy life more. It boosts mood, strengthens heart muscle, helps in maintaining weight etc. A session of aerobic activity can help in relaxing after a stressful day at work. The benefits of aerobics exercises are
Increases in:
- Heart Health
- Blood Supply to heart and muscles
- Muscular endurance
- Body's use of oxygen
- Mood, self-esteem, and self-concept
- Risk of diabetes
- Risk of some cancers
- Risk of cardiovascular disease
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol level
- Blood sugar
- Body fat
- Anxiety and depression
Aerobic exercises can be divided into two types one is low-impact and the other is high- impact aerobics . Different equipments are required depending on the type of exercise involved.
The basics such as shoes and clothing are also a very important part of aerobics. The shoes should be comfortable and well fitting and should have soft soles.
Aerobic equipment can include skis, bicycles, trampolines, jump ropes, treadmills etc. Jogging and calisthenics are also exercises that can be done by beginners Treadmills can be used for jogging.
Stair climbers is also an aerobic equipment that provides an excellent workout It involves stepping up and down from an elevated platform rhythmically. It gives a cardio workout and exercises the leg muscles. A trampoline is another type of aerobic equipment. It is an extremely efficient and fun way of getting a workout.
Various devices such as stop watches and heart rate monitors are also aerobic equipments that help us to keep checks on our speed and heart rates after an aerobic workout.
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