What is aerobic activity?
Aerobic activity is physical exercise of relatively low intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy generating process. Aerobic literally means ‘living in air’ and refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy demands during exercise via aerobic metabolism.Generally, light-to-moderate intensity activities that are sufficiently supported by aerobic metabolism can be performed for extended periods of time. (Wikipedia)
How much physical activity do you work?Healthy adults should regularly do aerobic and strengthening activity. Aerobic activity uses large muscle groups (chest, legs and back) to increase heart rate. This activity may cause us to breathe harder. We should be able to speak several words in a row while doing aerobic exercise but should not be able to have a long chat.
Aim for at least 150 minutes each week to do aerobic.
Benefits or Aerobic Activity
Regular aerobic activity may help us to :-
Control Weight
– Aerobic activity burns calories , which may help us to manage weight
Prevent heart disease and stroke
– Regular aerobic activity can strengthen heart muscle and lower blood pressure. It also help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol and raise ‘good ‘ cholesterol.
Maintain strong bones
– Weight bearing aerobic activities that involve lifting or pushing our body weight help to maintain strong bones.
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Studies suggest that being fit at midlife may help prevent heart disease and stroke as we get older. Aim for 300 minutes a week of moderate activity like walking at a pace of about 4 miles an hour. Choose aerobic activites that are fun. People are more likely to be active if they like what they are doing. Try these activites such as
– Brisk walking or jogging
– Bicycling
– Swimming
– Playing basketball or soccer
Source : National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
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