Exercise - Aerobic
Also known as: Cardiovascular Exercise
Description
Aerobic Exercise is Exercise that is intended to increase Oxygen consumption and to benefit the Respiratory System and Cardiovascular System. Examples of Aerobic Exercise include walking, running, bike riding, swimming and many other sports. The best indicator of Aerobic fitness is deemed to be as it involves the optimal ability of the Pulmonary, Cardiovascular and Muscle systems to take in, transport and utilize Oxygen - the higher the VO2 Max, the greater the potential physical working capacity (i.e. the greater the potential ability to undertake Aerobic Exercise).
Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
Other Benefits of Aerobic Exercise are listed in the topic for Exercise.
Cardiovascular System
Aerobic Exercise may improve the health of the Cardiovascular System.
Aerobic Exercise may lower Blood Pressure (by an average of 9.9/5.9 mm Hg) in High Blood Pressure patients. [1]
Regular Aerobic Exercise may improve numerous aspects of the health of people who have previously experienced a Stroke. [2]
Immune System
Regular Aerobic Exercise may help to prevent Cancer - Breast.
Regular Aerobic Exercise may help to prevent Cancer - Colon.
Regular Aerobic Exercise may help to prevent Liver Cancer.
Regular Aerobic Exercise may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate.
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