aerobic
(adjective)
Involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body (e.g. aerobic exercise).
Examples of aerobic in the following topics:
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Exercise and Health
- Physical exercise can be classified into three primary types based on the overall effect the exercise has on the body: flexibility, aerobic, and anaerobic.
- Aerobic exercise increases cardiovascular capacity through activities like running, biking, or swimming.
- Certain exercises may have aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility benefits.
- Calesthenics, for example, which includes rhythmic gross motor movements and strengthening exercise that use only body weight as resistance (e.g., jumping jacks, push ups, sit ups, etc.) increase aerobic and muscular conditioning, agility, and coordination.
- Running is an aerobic exercise that increases cardiovascular function and overall health and wellness.