Advanced Aerobic ActivitiesBy: Brittani Ikemoto

Aerobic Video

Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise is any type of activity that uses large group of muscles and you can maintain continuously.

It is a type of exercising that gives the heart and lungs a challenge and makes them work hard.

Find a continuous activity that keeps the heart rate up and move towards a healthier lifestyle.

(Source: American College of Sports Medicine)

What is Aerobic Exercise?

Aerobic Activities

Anaerobic exercise is an intense physical activity using energy production.

The exercises are usually short. For example lifting weights or even running a

100 meter dash are considered to be anaerobic.

(Source: Merriam-Webster)

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic

Increases endurance, flexibility and builds muscle strength.

Make bones and cardiovascular system stronger.

Lowers high blood pressure, cholesterol. The more aerobic exercise the less fatigued

your body gets.

Why is Aerobic Exercise Important?

Running 20 minutes Cycling 5 miles Swimming 1000 meters Walking 1 hour

Examples of Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic Exercise and Your Brain

Guide to Aerobic Exercise

Reference Guide to Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic is a continuous longer exercise. (ex: jogging a 5K race)

Aerobic exercise is extremely beneficial to the health of your body and brain.

Types of aerobic exercise include: cycling, rowing, walking, running, dancing, skating, dancing, and cross country skiing.

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