Some things we need to know about aerobics

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AEROBICS STRENGTHENS THE HEART and lungs and builds endurance. For those who wish to reduce weight, aerobics is also a ‘must-try’.

Though some suggest that we need to do aerobics for a minimum of 30 minutes at least three times a week, some experts say that 20 minutes at least thrice a week would suffice.

Reader’s Digest: How to do Just About Anything (The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., Pleasantville, New York, 1986) explains that aerobic means “occurring in the presence of oxygen.” Doing it “stimulate[s] more rapid and efficient transport of oxygen through the bloodstream. Oxygen is needed to burn the fuel (calories) that provides the energy for the exercise. In essence, the blood flow to the heart increases, requiring the heart to pump harder. Since the heart is a muscle, the harder it pumps, the stronger it becomes.”

The book adds, “Jogging and running are the most popular aerobics, but any activity that is rhythmic and sustained and uses the body’s large muscle qualifies. This includes walking, swimming, cross-country skiing, jumping rope, climbing stairs, bicycling, and even vigorous dancing.”

The reference also enlightens us that “the object of all aerobics is to increase your heart rate to what is called a training level and to maintain that level for at least 20 minutes. Your training level depends on your age. The maximum human heart rate is 220 beats per minute, but the rate declines by one beat for each year of life. The maximum heart rate for a 20-year old, therefore, is 200 beats; for a 40-year old, 180 beats.”

Moreover, it elucidates that our training level “is between 70 and 85 percent of [our] maximum heart rate. For a 20-year-old, this would be between 140 and 170 beats per minute; for a 40-year-old, between 126 and 153.”

In determining whether our heart rate has reached training level, the book furthermore teaches us, “take your pulse for 10 seconds immediately after exercising hard for several minutes. Then multiply by 6. Work up gradually to your training level. Anyone over 35 should check with a doctor before embarking on an exercise program.”

Just a final piece of advice: While doing aerobics, never forget to drink a lot of water every now and then, especially nowadays that temperature is extremely high more than ever. Happy exercising!


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marielyn t. tesorero (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:28

AEROBICS AEROBICS is important for us ,students who always faces lots of task everyday. What are the advantages of performing aerobics

Florencio Delos... (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:29

As an answer to your question, I believe that aerobics can help us to prevent diseases like cardiovascular disease because it lowers our cholesterol in blood and increases our blood circulation that prevents blood clot from accumulating in our arteries.

Sheryl Santos (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:30

the advantage of AEROBICS is having a healthy heart and a healthy life style...

mhar cruz (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:33

For LEONIE's question, yes of course, AEROBICS are really helpful for all of us. Because like what written in the article, in reduces weight and builds endurance.

reymart p. tizon (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:33

AEROBICS BENEFITS For me,they are the some benefits of performing aerobics 1.- The heart operates more efficient and becomes more stronger. 2.- It helps to control your weight. 3.- Decreases the risk in developing diabetes, heart diseases and obesity.

robertson ceniza (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:35

For me, I definitely agree that having this kind of activity helps our body to improve and more healthy.Aerobic exercise (also known as aerobics, cardiovascular exercise or cardio) is any sustained, rythmic activity that primarily uses your larger muscles, such as your quadriceps and hamstrings, and challenges your heart and lungs.

Anonymous (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:36

it strengthen the immune system. Aside from that, it also increases the energy levels of those people who performed aerobics.

Pamellah Paragas (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:37

BENEFITS of performing AEROBICS It helps in prevention of cardiovascular diseases.And increases the quality of sleep that refreshes you early next morning.

Richard Duque (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:41

I think yes we should perform aerobics in our life but i think it should have a appropriate day and not every day especially when we are busy.:))

Julie ann Tesorero (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:42

BENEFITS OF PERFORMING AEROBICS For me it recovers your mood and decreases the depression, stress and anxiety.Sculptures muscles of the body and makes your body more flexible.It helps to reduce and regulate the body fat. And increases the body muscle strength and elasticity.

Sweetzl Saracanlao (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:44

Aerobics is a form of exercise that helps to strengthen our body. It is important for me because it is good for my heart and body. and makes my body look great .

By Jerricho Cena (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:47

Aerobics is it refers to dance exercise that it can help us to maintain a physically fit body. For you beside the aerobics what is the alternative way to become physically fit?

Abegail Delos Santos (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:48

I also agree to what have you said and as an answer to your question , I think aerobics can help us to prevent diseases because based on what I read in the article aerobics strengthens our heart and lungs and it also help us to burn our calories and it stimulates more rapid and efficient transport of oxygen in our body.

Loui Mangali (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:49

YES! because our body needs exercise and some aerobics everyday for us to be physically fit and healthy.!!

jimeca samantha... (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:50

Regular aerobic activity — such as walking, bicycling or swimming — can help you live longer and healthier. Need motivation? See how aerobic exercise affects your heart, lungs and blood flow. Then get moving and start reaping the rewards.

shai (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:50

reply to Cassandra Yvonne Cofreros The importance of aerobics is you'll breathe faster and more deeply. This maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. Your heart will beat faster, which increases blood flow to your muscles and back to your lungs. Your small blood vessels (capillaries) will widen to deliver more oxygen to your muscles and carry away waste products, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid. Your body will even release endorphins, natural painkillers that promote an increased sense of well-being.

Oliver Danao (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 09:57

I agree on what you've said and I absolutely believe that aerobics can prevent diseases because this type of exercise can burn calories, can stimulate rapid and efficient transportation of oxygen in our body and lastly this type of exercise help our heart to pump our blood harder.

Shawn Michael C... (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:02

GO! for aerobics!! I am happy that we this kind of excercise,why?because I am a living testimony that this really help people to get healthy. My mother is attending their aerobics session every monday,and I've noticed that she can perform many things with grace.

Roger Aparente (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:04

It depends on what sickness they are facing.

Jairo Alcantara (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:05

I have learned in the article that aerobics is also an important factor in the aging process and it is an important requirement in many sports, recreational activities and in some occupations.What is the importance of aerobics for obese individuals?

Alfred Reyes (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:06

I think Students,because students need to become healthy their bodies

edna umel (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:08

It helps to control your weight.

erica de silva (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:09

It helps to decrease chronic diseases like heart disease and hypertension.

Nestor Dinava (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:10

office workers!they need it because their body is more on stress.They need it to become physical fit.

ruel umel (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:11

It increases the quality of sleep that refreshes you early next morning.

Leann Xyrish Ca... (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:12

People can maintain their healthy body even though they have no time to do aerobics by eating healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables ^_^

venice valerio (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:16

Recovers your mood and decreases the depression, stress and anxiety.

Danica Timtim (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:16

i think aerobics is some sort of exercise and we are very much aware that exercise is a great need for our body to function well, so i agree it is one way to prolong one's life :))

venice valerio (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:18

It helps to reduce and regulate the body fat.

erica de silva (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:20

It helps to reduce and regulate the body fat.

Kendra Caramat (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:22

Yes. Aerobics can help us to be physically fit and healthy.

SPENZ TAYAM (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:22

ALSO FOR ME AEROBICS IS A VERY USEFUL THINGS OR I MEAN USEFUL ACTIVITY THAT WE HAD . ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BECOME PHYSICALLY FIT AND HEALTHY . AND ALSO ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE FAT PEOPLE , THEY NEED TO DO AEROBICS BECAUSE AEROBICS IS THE ACTIVITY THAT CAN BURN FATS AND CALORIES THAT SOMETIMES HAD A BAD CAUSED IN OUR BODY . INSHORT , FOR ME DOING ACTIVITIES LIKE AEROBICS CAN HELP US TO MAINTAIN OUR BODY EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALTHY :">

dale (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:22

Comment to lorie jane I AGREE

Irene Quemi (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:23

For jonell's question Regardless of age, weight or athletic ability, aerobic activity is good for you. As your body adapts to regular aerobic exercise, you'll get stronger and fitter.

jonavil sudio (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:24

Prevents from certain types of cancer also.

Jaydhen Lee Cal... (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:28

People can maintain their healthy body even they have no time to do aerobics by having a proper diet and healthy exercise.

Kendra Caramat (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:31

Yeah absolutely I believe in the idea that aerobics can help us to achieve wellness because it can help in the circulation of our blood to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Takumi Mikki (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:36

They can maintain healthy body even though they have no time by avoiding stress and being happy all the time. ^_^

Sheryl Santos (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:39

the advantage of AEROBICS is having a healthy hearth and healthy life style.

Marygrace Franco (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:46

I absolutely believe that aerobics can help us to prevent diseases because this type of exercise can help us to burn calories, to stimulate rapid and efficient transport of oxygen to our body and lastly, it helps our heart to pump our blood harder.

Abegail Delos Santos (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:51

I agree in what Arianne have said and I think aerobics helps us to prevent diseases because it stimulates more rapid and efficient transport of oxygen to our body.

Matias Reando (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:57

I do also believe in Jehndel's comment and I am hundred percent sure that Aerobics can really helps our body to become healthy. It is because I do also aerobics everyday and at my age, I need to do some exercises just to have a healthy body.

Christian Santos (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:12

Yes Im agree on the Idea of Aerobics. Based on the article it is very helpful. it makes our body fit and strong.

Deejay Roquero (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:14

For Jehndel's question, I do also believe but I am not that really hundred percent sure that Aerobics can really helps our body. Maybe because I have no time to take some exercises?. But I think, aerobics is really proven that it can makes our body becomes healthy and fitted.

amperd (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:16

No :"D

frances loudette (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:20

reply to vicheartzel ... by: jamaika for me , we can also keep healthy body if we sleep enough and eat healthy food . thank you...

joselyn j.tuiza (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:30

i think the alternative way aside from aerobics to become our body fit is diet because diet can burn calories inside our body that's why our body become fit.

Anonymous (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:36

Aerobics will help an individual to be stress-free since nowadays, like you said, people are too busy so, having at least a day for our healthy life will really increase the overall health of a person.

By Jazelle Cena (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:38

the alternative way to become physically fit or healthy are the following: * Have a daily exercise *Drink 8 glasses of water daily *Drink nutritious food like Milk and avoid drinking softdrinks *eat Nutritious foods like vegetables and Fruits and avoid eating junk foods * Have 8 hours sleep daily.

karla (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:41

Aerobic is important to one's health especially in their physical health because nowadays obese people are rampant due to improper diet and no daily exercise., Through Aerobic we can meet new friends and at the same time it can make our body FIT :)

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