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Optimizing
OPTIMIZING P.E
P.E I (H.O.P.E)I
Exercise for Fitness

Aerobic Activities
Aerobic exercise is a
Physical activity
performed with
moderate intensity,
with a lot of
repetitive
movements done
within a long period
of time.
Aerobic Activities

Aerobic activities use energy

system that
need oxygen to synthesize
energy .
 Benefits
Of
Aerobic Exercise
 Increased maximal oxygen consumption.
 Improved Cardiovascular function.
 Improved cardiorespiratory function.
 An increase of blood supply to the muscles and an increase in
the ability to use oxygen.
 Lower heart rate and blood pressure with moderate exercise.
 Lower levels of blood pressure (for people with high blood pressure
 Improves body composition by decreasing body fat
 An increase in HDL Cholesterol (High-density lipoproteins) good cholesterol
 An improvement in glucose tolerance and reduction of insulin resistance
 Helps decrease anxiety and stress
What are examples of Aerobic Activities or exercise?

Or even household chores

Other activities like walking, stair climbing, and jump rope are examples of
light to vigorous aerobic activities.
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 Refers to the level of effort or
Refers to how workload at which someone
often or how frequently should exercise to stimulate an
someone should exercise. improvement in their fitness.

Refers to the level of effort or

Duration of an workload at which someone
aerobic should exercise to stimulate an
exercise session improvement in their fitness.