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AEROBIC
EXERCISE

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AEROBIC
EXERCISES

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WHAT IS AEROBIC EXERCISE?

Aerobic exercise provides cardiovascular

conditioning. The term aerobic actually means
"with oxygen," which means that breathing
controls the amount of oxygen that can make it
to the muscles to help them burn fuel and
move.
Slide 4 Benefits of aerobic
exercise
•Improves cardiovascular conditioning.
•Decreases risk of heart disease.
•Lowers blood pressure.
•Increases HDL or good cholesterol.
•Helps to better manage blood sugar.
•Assists in weight management and/or weight loss.
•Improves lung function.
•Decreases resting heart rate.

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Lower impact aerobic exercise includes:

EXAMPLES OF AEROBIC  Swimming.

 Cycling.

EXERCISE  Using an elliptical trainer.

 Walking.
 Rowing.
 Using an upper body ergometer (a piece of
equipment that provides a cardiovascular
workout that targets the upper body only).

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AEROBIC EXERCISE
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Higher impact aerobic exercise includes:
 Running.
 Jumping rope. EXAMPLES OF
 Performing high impact routines or step
aerobics. AEROBIC
EXERCISE

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HOW OFTEN
SHOULD I DO ?
Aerobic or "with oxygen" exercises provide
cardiovascular conditioning. The American Heart
Association recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of
cardiovascular exercise 5 to 7 days per week. Don't forget
warm-up, cool-down and stretching exercises in your
aerobic exercise session.

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