Cardio
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To stay motivated to exercise:
Activities that use large muscle groups in the legs or arms and are done at a steady pace for 10 minutes or longer are called aerobic activities. Brisk walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, jogging, rowing, cross country skiing, and aerobic dance are some examples of aerobic exercise.
Today people think the term aerobics used as a form of exercise has always been a term however it was Dr. Kenneth Cooper coined the word aerobics in 1968. The verb “aerobic” existed (meaning to live in air or with oxygen). But Dr. Cooper added the s—and created the noun “aerobics.”
Dr. Cooper later submitted the official definition to the Oxford English Dictionary. It reads, “Method of physical exercise for producing beneficial changes in the respiratory and circulatory systems by activities which require meeting a modest increase in oxygen intake and so can be maintained.”
That is the definition but what does it mean to us as people? When we use oxygen to create energy we are able to use fat as the main source of fuel. This is important since 1 lb of fat contains 3500 calories of energy. This is important for athletes because of they are able to stay in an aerobic state they are able to maintain that level of activity for a longer time. This is more important for the endurance athlete.
We are all endurance athletes because we all want to have the energy to accomplish what we need to do at work and then have the energy to enjoy activies with our families when we get home. If you are suffering from lack of energy the secret is aerobic exercise done on a regular basis.
Aerobic exercise refers to the process the body creates energy or ATP in order to participate in the activity at hand.
Just at there is aerobic exercise, there is anaerobic exercise. The difference is anaerobic exercise is much more intense and the metabolic pathway the body uses in order to create ATP is different.
Any exercise that raises your heart rate is good exercise. If you are looking for something in specific then trying choosing from the list below:
Again, much of this will depend on your goals but all will surely be great aerobic exercises!
Aerobic exercise is any activity -- walking, running, swimming -- that requires sustained movement of the large muscles of your body, such as the thighs, butt, back, and chest, for at least 10 minutes. These activities challenge your heart and lungs and keep them healthy. With regular participation, you will be able to sustain longer periods of activity without getting tired.
