| Aerobic workouts are an effective way to | | | | |
| control your weight, exercise your heart, | | | | A session of exercise and cardiovascular |
| strengthen your muscles and just make you | | | | fitness can help you relax after a stressful |
| feel healthier. It can also help you live a | | | | day at work and help you sleep better at |
| longer, healthier life and enhance your well | | | | night. When you exercise, the brain releases |
| being. | | | | endorphins that put you in a better mood so |
| | | | you feel good. |
| Aerobic workouts are any exercise that helps | | | | |
| your body use oxygen more efficiently. This | | | | As we get older, if you maintain a regular |
| is done by increasing your heart rate and | | | | aerobic exercise routine your muscles will |
| breathing harder for an extended period of | | | | stay stronger and help you avoid fractures |
| time. | | | | and falls. This helps keep you independent |
| | | | for a longer period of time. People who |
| Regular aerobic activity can increase your | | | | exercise on a regular basis live longer than |
| ability to take in and transport that oxygen | | | | those who don't. |
| improving your aerobic capacity. | | | | |
| | | | If you think aerobic activity has to be |
| A regular aerobic routine gives your heart | | | | expensive, think again. If you don't belong |
| the kind of workout that helps it do a better | | | | to a gym or have a exercise machine at home, |
| job of delivering oxygen to all your organs. | | | | try taking a brisk walk, swimming laps, |
| It makes your heart more efficient and | | | | riding a bicycle or even go out dancing. Any |
| stronger. | | | | activity that raises the heart rate for at |
| | | | least 20 minutes is considered aerobic. |
| When you raise your heart rate your body | | | | |
| begins to used stored carbohydrates and fatty | | | | Life is meant to be enjoyed. Exercise can |
| acids for energy. That boosts your mood, | | | | help you live longer, stay healthier and feel |
| helps you with weight loss and can even lower | | | | great. The benefits of regular aerobic |
| your blood sugar levels. | | | | workouts are not just good for weight loss |
| | | | but good for your body, your mind and even |
| Aerobic activity makes you feel better about | | | | your soul. |
| yourself so you can enjoy life more. It can | | | | |
| also help increase your stamina and even help | | | | Copyright © 2005 All Rights Reserved. |
| you manage stress. | | | | |