What is aerobic exercise?

Although many people now exercise in order to have a good body and work harder to make money in this busy society. So everyone always goes to the gym, but in fact, exercise is divided into aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise. There are also big differences between the two. Although many people exercise, they still don’t understand these two sports. So, what is aerobic exercise?

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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 80% of the maximum heart rate). Aerobic exercise is a kind of regular exercise that can last for more than 5 minutes with some energy left.

Whether it is "aerobic exercise" is measured by heart rate. Exercise with a heart rate maintained at 150 beats/minute is aerobic exercise, because at this time the blood can supply the myocardium with sufficient oxygen; therefore, it is characterized by low intensity, rhythm, and long duration. Each exercise should last no less than 30 minutes, 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. Therefore, if you are overweight and want to lose weight through exercise, it is recommended to choose aerobic exercise, such as jogging and cycling.

When exercising, muscles all over the body need more oxygen, blood circulation in the body increases, and breathing also increases. If you exercise for a long time and your muscles continue to contract, the waste in the muscles will be carried away by the supplied oxygen. In addition, during aerobic exercise, the accumulated sugar in the body will be oxidized by oxygen, which means it can be effectively consumed. At the same time, the fat in the body will burn faster, which also promotes cardiopulmonary function. Aerobic exercise can also relax your mind. It is the main form of fitness and the best healthy way to lose weight.

After the detailed introduction above, everyone has a detailed understanding of what aerobic exercise is. In fact, the difference between the two is not that big, but I still hope that everyone will choose the appropriate exercise according to their own situation when exercising, and do some warm-up exercises before exercise, so as to avoid strain during exercise.