Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise

[abrieanne]

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• mproves Bone Calcium
• Improves Blood High Density Cholesterol
• Improves Handling Of Excess Heat
• Increases Hemoglobin
• Improves Resistance To Cold
• Decreases Blood Tri-glycerides
• Emotional Lift
• Decreases Blood Pressure
• Decreases Insulin Requirement
• Increases Glycogen Storage
• Less Conversion Of Sugar To Fat
• Increases Stroke Volume of Heart
• Decreases Resting Heart Rate
• Avoid Senility - Increases Oxygen Delivery To Brain
• Increased Oxygen Pickup In The Lungs
• Increases Fat Burning Enzymes
• Fat Deposits Release Fatty Acids Better
• Better Control Of Hunger
• Decreases Body Fat
• Decreases Stress (Attitude)
• Increases Ability To Handle Stress (Biochemical)
• Increases Muscle Mass
• Easier To Exercise
• Increases Aerobic Threshold (Endurance)
• Higher Level Of Exercise Possible
• More Calories Burned
• More Fat Calories Burned
• More Calories Required At Rest
• Decreases Load On The Heart
• Decreases Muscle Dependence On Sugar
• Decreases Incidence of Hypoglycemia

[bedazzle]

Nice one. Helpful jd ang any forms of exercise. The problem is you should have loads of determination to do it.

[cywizard]

nice one... keep burning those fats... ^_^

[ashira]

Be it man, woman or child - exercising is beneficial for everyone. Apart from achieving proper body weight, it improves the general well-being of a person, making him/her absolutely fit. Carrying out aerobics has become the most happening workout trend among both youth and aged. In this fast-paced world, aerobics proves to be just the right option. A moderate intensity workout, it extends over a certain period of time and overloads the heart and lungs, making them work harder than the rest.

In aerobics, one uses large muscle groups repetitively for a sustained amount of time. The best part about aerobics is that you will enjoy doing it for an extended period of time. There are numerous types of aerobics which you can indulge in. Some of the most popular types of aerobics exercises are aerobic dance, bicycling, rowing machine, in-line skating, fitness walking, jumping rope, running, stair climbing and swimming. To know more about each of the type, read through the following lines.

Types Of Aerobic Exercises

Aerobic Dance
Are you fond of dancing? If yes, then why not use your hobby to your benefit. Aerobic dance helps in maintaining the all-round fitness and also turns out to be a delightful experience. You can also go for hip-hop form of dance, as it offers great cardio benefits and can be lots of fun, too.

Cycling
If you still think that cycling is a kid's activity, come over it!! One of the best types of aerobic exercises, cycling provides great cardiovascular benefits, without causing any kind of mechanical stress to the back, hips, knees and ankles in the form of pain. For those who do not know how to ride a cycle, you can go for stationary ones.

Rowing Machine
Well, if you want to workout on all the muscle groups in the body, including the legs, buttocks, back, abdominals and arms, rowing can be the best option to explore. Since it involves the entire body, rowing can effectively burn more calories than any other type of aerobic exercises.

Fitness Walking
Tired of your sedentary lifestyle! Get going with some fitness walking. A 30-60 minute walk can prove to be very beneficial. Walking is highly recommended for overweight and older people. Even pregnant ladies can opt for walking, as it keeps you and your baby fit.

Running
All you need is a good pair of running shoes!! One of the simplest aerobic exercises, it is a great way to burn calories. The best part is you get a chance to enjoy the bliss of nature and get a feel of fresh air. However, if you are a beginner, running can prove to be a little taxing.

Treadmill
If you do not want to go outside in the open, how about heading straight to the gym and working out on the treadmill? One of the main benefits of exercising on a treadmill is that it offers continuous feedback on the electronic consoles including features such as time, speed, distance and even heart rate.

Swimming
For those who know swimming, it can prove to be an ideal aerobic exercise. Swimming does not cause much stress or strain to the joints of the body, making it really enjoying and entertaining. Laps prove to be a great way to burn the extra calories. Also, it can be the best way to beat the heat.

[ashira]

Step aerobics is one of the most popular forms of exercise these days. Apart from being easy to do and lot of fun, it is very beneficial for the physical well-being of a person as well. There are many people who have discovered advantages of step aerobics and are therefore using it as a regular exercise.

Step aerobics is not regular aerobic; it differs from regular aerobics by its use of an elevated platform. The height of this platform can be adjusted according to the user's tastes and comfort. There are various classes for step aerobics that are held in many gyms and fitness clubs and it is becoming a regular exercise. There are many benefits of step aerobics exercise. Read on to find out how it can help your body.

1. Easy to do: Step aerobics is very easy to do; anyone can do it. It is very simple as compared to say some other forms of exercise routines. For people who are just beginning to exercise, step aerobics is the easiest way to start exercising.
2. Burn those calories: Step aerobics is a great way to burn those extra calories, and is extremely helpful in controlling the weight of the body. However, it all depends on the speed of the movements, step height, individual weight and length of exercise as well. But, it is said that the amount of calories that are burned doing step aerobics is the same as any other exercise like jogging, cycling or walking.
3. Physical Health: If you regularly follow a strict step aerobic exercise pattern, your physical health will also improve. It will provide your body with strength, endurance and flexibility. This also helps to maintain the health of our whole cardiovascular system.
4. Improved Mental Health: Step aerobics has a positive impact on the mental health of the person as well. It helps in releasing all the stress from the body, simply because of the fact that it is so fun and enjoyable.
5. Cost factor: The costs involved in step aerobics is also not much. All it requires is a pair of good shoes and a stepping platform. Most of the stepping platforms are light and only requires very little storage place.
6. Suitability: Step aerobics is suitable for people of all ages. There are special programs available for kids, young people and elderly people as well. A person can pick a particular program according to his/ her needs.

So, step aerobics can be a great way to not only maintain a good physical health, but a sound mental stability as well. It helps us to have better health and experience an improved quality of life.

[ashira]

Aerobic and anaerobic exercises form essential parts of a fitness regimen. Both contribute in maintaining overall health of the person doing them. Simple physical activities such as jogging, brisk walking, rowing, cycling, skiing and swimming are aerobic exercises. High intensity workout such as jumping, weightlifting, stress training workouts and sprinting are categorized as anaerobic exercises. Although we are well aware of aerobic and anaerobic exercises, not many of us know the exact difference between the two. Here in this article, we have analyzed aerobic versus anaerobic exercise.

Difference Between Aerobic And Anaerobic Exercise

• The literal meaning of aerobics is oxygen. Hence, aerobic exercise can be defined as the one, which involves the use of oxygen to produce energy, whereas anaerobic exercise makes the body to produce energy without using oxygen.
• Anaerobic exercises are high intensity workouts that are performed for a short time. On the contrary, aerobic exercises generally simple exercises and are performed for a longer time, at moderate intensity.
• A person doing aerobic exercises requires more endurance, because unlike anaerobic exercise (which is done for a short period), aerobic exercise is done for a long time.
• Generally, aerobic exercise is performed for about 20 minutes or more. On the other hand, the duration for an anaerobic exercises is two minutes, which can be only sustained for a longer time through proper training.
• The metabolic processes used by aerobic and anaerobic exercises differentiate them from each other. Although both aerobic and anaerobic exercises produce energy through glycolysis (conversion of glucose into pyruvate), the substance used to break down glucose is different. While oxygen is used to break down glucose by aerobic exercise, the anaerobic exercises make use of phosphocreatine, stored in the muscles, for the process.
• Aerobic and anaerobic exercises are done to accomplish individual goals. Aerobic exercises concentrate on strengthening and the muscles involved in respiration. It improves the circulation of blood and transportation of oxygen in the body, reduces blood pressure and burns fat. On the other hand, anaerobic exercise helps build strength and muscle mass, stronger bones and increases speed, power, muscle strength and the metabolic rate as well. It concentrates on burning the calories, when the body is in rest.
• When you perform aerobic exercise, you will notice an increase in the heart beat rate and the rise in your level of respiration. Energy is provided by carbohydrate and fats, when you work out the muscles. On the other hand, the sources of energy during anaerobic activity are adenosine tri phosphate (ATP) and creatine phosphate.

[ashira]

Aerobic kickboxing is one of the most popular forms of aerobic exercises. It is highly beneficial for the health and is a great fun to perform. It is an amalgamation of the elements of boxing, martial arts and aerobics. Aerobic kickboxing is also termed as 'boxing aerobics' and 'cardio boxing'. It includes a variety of kicks, punches, knee strikes and self defense moves. The exercise is especially beneficial for women, because it is a great defense technique. Apart from being an exercise for self defense, it also aids in loosing weight at a fast pace, thereby helping you to achieve your goal of a beautiful, toned body shape. You may perform this exercise for about half an hour on a regular basis. Go through the following lines to know all about aerobic kickboxing exercise.

[ashira]

Aerobic Kickboxing Exercise

• The best part of aerobic kickboxing is that it can be performed at a relaxing atmosphere. You can do it at your own pace. You can play a background music, to do the highly energetic exercise. In fact, music will make the activity even more interesting.
• The best way to start the exercise is to do warm up. Perform warm up exercises and stretches for about ten minutes, before doing cardio boxing. It is the first step of the exercise.
• The second and third part of the exercise involves kicking and punching technique.
• The activity is culminated by cooling down the body. After performing the stunts of the activity, cool down your body for about five minutes.
• At the end of the kickboxing aerobics session, you will feel more energetic to perform your daily chore.

Tips

• Remember, kickboxing aerobics is a high intensity, high impact form of exercise. Therefore, check your fitness level first, before attempting to perform the exercise.
• Prepare yourself for the exercise, by performing low-intensity aerobics first and then work up to a high level of endurance.
• There is no uniform specially designed for performing aerobic kickboxing. You can perform the exercise wearing your aerobic suit. Just be sure that you do not wear loose-fitting clothes, because they can restrict the free flow of your movements, while performing the exercise.
• You should take special care while performing the stunts, especially if you are a beginner. While turning your knee, make sure that you do it with the correct speed, because incorrect speed and timings can cause damage to your joints.
• Do not kick too high, because it often puts strains on the joints and muscles. You may kick as high as your hips from the ground level, but not higher.
• While performing a kick, the other foot should provide support to the body. Hence, it should be positioned flat on the floor during the stunt.
• Drink plenty of water before and after the session, so that you keep yourself well hydrated.

[bloodguilt]

• mproves Bone Calcium
• Improves Blood High Density Cholesterol
• Improves Handling Of Excess Heat
• Increases Hemoglobin
• Improves Resistance To Cold
• Decreases Blood Tri-glycerides
• Emotional Lift
• Decreases Blood Pressure
• Decreases Insulin Requirement
• Increases Glycogen Storage
• Less Conversion Of Sugar To Fat
• Increases Stroke Volume of Heart
• Decreases Resting Heart Rate
• Avoid Senility - Increases Oxygen Delivery To Brain
• Increased Oxygen Pickup In The Lungs
• Increases Fat Burning Enzymes
• Fat Deposits Release Fatty Acids Better
• Better Control Of Hunger
• Decreases Body Fat
• Decreases Stress (Attitude)
• Increases Ability To Handle Stress (Biochemical)
• Increases Muscle Mass
• Easier To Exercise
• Increases Aerobic Threshold (Endurance)
• Higher Level Of Exercise Possible
• More Calories Burned
• More Fat Calories Burned
• More Calories Required At Rest
• Decreases Load On The Heart
• Decreases Muscle Dependence On Sugar
• Decreases Incidence of Hypoglycemia

Nice. Thanks for sharing! I agree to bedazzle as well. you should have Determination to achieve your goal, Consistency on your diet and exercises and Perseverance to get results! Go for Gold!

[Xenoxorph]

remember guys! Quality > Quantity. Don't be trading good form for distance or reps. You'll only injure yourself. Knee injury is very common these days