What are the types of Aerobic exercises?
Aerobic exercise was introduced by Kenneth Cooper and popularised by persons like Jane Fonda. For a long time aerobics was associated with young girls dancing to the beat of music. This is but half the truth. Aerobic exercise includes any activity like brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or games like squash, tennis, which utilise the oxygen from the atmosphere to burn calories. Activities like circuit weight training, where one lifts light weights for many repetitions are also included in aerobic exercise. The ever popular aerobic dance. BENEFITS OF AEROBIC EXERCISES Aerobic Exercise improves the fitness and well being in many ways. For eg. • Reduces stress and tension and aids relaxation. • It increases strength and stamina, • Improves sleep, • Aids weight loss studies of obesity shows that for most people, exercise is the essential addition to a change of dietary habits. • Improves your respiratory and cardiovascular systems and reduces the risk of heart and arterial disease. • Helps