What Is The Best Type of Aerobic Exercise?
Reviewed by Dr. Gordon Blackburn, Program Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Section of Preventive Cardiology There is no one best exercise for everyone. The benefits to your heart are similar as long as the type of exercise satisfies some basic requirements and you follow the recommended program goals, as prescribed by your doctor or exercise physiologist. Your aerobic exercise program should have four goals: • It is aerobic. It uses large muscle groups repetitively for a sustained amount of time • You perform it for 30 to 60 minutes, three to five days a week • It meets the cardiovascular goals your doctor or exercise physiologist has prescribed for you • It is something you will enjoy doing for an extended period of time Safety First! The type of exercise you choose is a personal decision, but you should take certain factors into consideration to reduce the risk of injury or complications and make exercise more enjoyable. • Always speak to your doctor first before starting any new
