Aerobic exercise refers to exercise that involves or improves the body's consumption of oxygen. Some forms of aerobic exercise are:
- Running
- Cycling
- The swimming
- The dance
- The zumba
- Tennis, football, basketball, etc.
The benefits of aerobic exercise are:
Stronger heart: the heart muscle strengthens and increases in size to improve its ability to pump blood throughout the body.
Improved breathing: The muscles involved in breathing are strengthened to facilitate the flow of air in and out of the lungs.
Weight loss: Combined with a healthy diet, regular aerobic exercise leads to the negative energy balance necessary for weight loss.
Skeletal health: Low-resistance aerobic exercise, such as swimming, cycling and pool exercises, can help people with arthritis stay fit without putting too much stress on their joints.
Improved immune system: intensive aerobic exercise strengthens our immune system
Better psychology: Regular aerobic exercise leads to the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural pain relievers but also reduce stress, depression and anxiety.