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
Warming Up
Start your aerobic workout with a five to eight minute brief warm-up. That means start slowly and then speed up once your muscles and heart have accommodated to the work. Most people know when their body is warmed up. Muscles feel looser and you feel in the "groove."
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DeLateur defined therapeutic exercise as the prescription of bodily movement to correct an impairment, improve musculoskeletal function, or maintain a state of well-being.
