Aerobic Exercise (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Aerobic Exercise Overview
- Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise
- Biologic Basis of Aerobic Exercise
- Calculating Your Target Heart Rate
- Benefits of Regular Aerobic Exercise
- How Much Do I Need to Do to Gain All These Benefits?
- Getting Started
- Other Aerobic Options
- Warming Up
- Cooling Down
- Stretching
- Safety
- Setting a Plan
- A Final Word
- Calories Burned by Aerobic Exercise
- For More Information
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of 7 Effective Exercises - Slideshow
Other Aerobic Options
Recreation center or gym classes, exercise videos (check Collage Video, or rent one at your library), stationary or outdoor biking, hiking, swimming, dancing, or anything else that gets you warm and slightly out of breath will work.
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