What is aerobic exercise?

1. Aerobic exercise is activity that noticeably increases your breathing and heart rate for an extended period of time, but does not leave you feeling out of breath.

Aerobic means “with oxygen” and refers to your body using oxygen to make energy.

Types of aerobic exercise include:

• Walking
• Jogging
• Swimming
• Biking

2. Aerobic exercise is activity that involves continuous movement of the large muscle groups in your body.

Large muscle groups include:

• Legs
• Thighs
• Butt
• Chest
• Back

Aerobic exercise may also be called cardiovascular exercise, cardiorespiratory exercise, “cardio”, or endurance exercise.

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