Aerobic Fitness Handbook: Beginners Step By Step Guide To Understanding The Aerobic Lifestyle

By ROGER ANDREW

Aerobic exercise is any physical activity that elevates your heart rate and respiration rate while you move at a constant tempo. Large muscle groups, such as the legs, limbs, and trunk, move continuously and rhythmically.
The term "aerobic" derives from the Greek for "with oxygen," so it is evident that during aerobic exercise, the body's circulatory system is able to meet the oxygen requirements of the functioning muscles.
Aerobic exercise seeks to improve cardiovascular endurance and muscularity. Aerobic exercises increase your pulse and breathing rates to transport oxygen-rich blood to your working muscles, allowing you to continue for longer. The increased oxygen supply facilitates the aerobic metabolism, which uses oxygen to metabolize carbohydrates and lipids.
Aerobic exercises include brisk walking, jogging, running, cycling, swimming, dancing, aerobic classes, and the use of cardio devices such as treadmills and elliptical trainers. Individuals can modify the level of difficulty to their current fitness and training goals by increasing or decreasing the intensity of these activities.
Positive Effects Of Aerobic Exercise On Health:
- Regular aerobic exercise strengthens the heart, improves blood circulation, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and stroke.
- Aerobic exercise can aid in weight loss or maintenance when combined with a healthy diet.
- Aerobic exercise increases lung capacity and oxygen uptake by enhancing respiratory system efficiency.
- Regular aerobic exercise increases stamina and the body's ability to resist fatigue when engaging in strenuous activities.
- Aerobic exercise has been shown to boost mood by increasing the production of endorphins, also known as "feel-good" hormones, which in turn reduce stress and alleviate the symptoms of depression.
- Regular aerobic exercise is associated with improved sleep quality and duration.
- Regular aerobic exercise can strengthen the immune system and decrease the likelihood of contracting certain diseases.
Aerobic exercise should be performed at an intensity that challenges your cardiovascular system while allowing you to carry on a conversation. Before commencing an exercise regimen, you should consult a physician if you have any preexisting health conditions or concerns.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CL3911TM
• ISBN13: 9798864258972
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"