What are aerobic exercises?

If you have a perfect figure, then you are like a clothes rack and you can wear any clothes easily. Even street stall goods can make you look like a high-end brand. But in reality, many people's bodies are not as perfect as they wish, so in order to make their bodies closer to perfection, they often resort to exercise to shape their bodies and lose weight. Among these exercises, aerobic exercise stands out. So, what is aerobic exercise?

Aerobic exercise refers to physical exercise performed by the human body with adequate oxygen supply. That is, during exercise, the amount of oxygen inhaled by the human body is equal to its demand, reaching a state of physiological balance. Simply put, aerobic exercise refers to any rhythmic exercise that lasts for a long time (about 15 minutes or more) and has a moderate or high intensity (75% to 85% of the maximum heart rate).

Common aerobic exercises include: walking, brisk walking, jogging, race walking, skating, long-distance swimming, cycling, Tai Chi, aerobics, skipping rope/rhythmic gymnastics, ball sports such as basketball, football, etc. Aerobic exercise is characterized by low intensity, rhythm, uninterrupted and long duration. Compared with explosive non-aerobic exercises such as weightlifting, running, high jump, long jump, and throwing, aerobic exercise is a constant exercise that can last for more than 5 minutes with spare energy.

Whether it is "aerobic exercise" is measured by heart rate. Exercise with a heart rate of 150 beats per minute is considered aerobic exercise, because blood can supply enough oxygen to the myocardium at this time;

Therefore, it is characterized by low intensity, rhythm and long duration. Each exercise should last no less than 1 hour and should be done 3 to 5 times a week. This type of exercise allows oxygen to fully burn (i.e. oxidize) the sugar in the body, consume body fat, enhance and improve cardiopulmonary function, prevent osteoporosis, and regulate psychological and mental state. It is the main form of exercise for fitness.

The standard for judging aerobic exercise is heart rate. If the blood can ensure oxygen supply to the myocardium, it is aerobic exercise. Common aerobic exercises include swimming, jogging, brisk walking, cycling, etc. These exercises all consume body fat, so they can play a good role in weight loss. If you want to lose weight, sticking to this kind of exercise can have a very good effect.