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Aerobic Exercise and Cardio For Beginners

Aerobic exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy and fit. It involves any activity that increases your heart rate for at least ten minutes. That can be anything from jogging, swimming and cycling to more intense sports like tennis or squash. Aerobic exercise has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease, clear up skin conditions such as acne and eczema, improve sleep patterns and help people who suffer with anxiety disorders manage their symptoms better.

The Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise is good for your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It can improve your mood and help you sleep better. Aerobic exercise also lowers the risk of developing many diseases (including heart disease) by improving how well your body uses insulin to process sugar in the bloodstream.

It’s important to note that aerobic exercise is different from anaerobic activity such as weightlifting or sprinting — here are some other benefits of aerobic workouts:

What is aerobic exercise?

Aerobic exercise is any activity that increases your heart rate and causes you to breathe harder. Examples of aerobic exercise include walking, running, cycling, swimming and dancing.

Aerobic exercises can be done for a short period of time or for longer periods. For example: a brisk 30-minute walk will provide some health benefits but not as much as an hour long jog at the same pace would do.

Why Do It?

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by Owen Philips — May 12, 2023 in AEROBIC FITNESS

Easy Water Aerobic Exercises

Water aerobic exercises are a fun way to get a workout in the water. They can be done anywhere and don’t require any special equipment. Water aerobic exercises are also easy on your joints, making them ideal for people with arthritis or other joint problems.

Warm-Up

It is important to warm up before doing any aerobic exercise. The following are a few stretches you can do:

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bend forward at the waist, keeping knees slightly bent. Place hands on thighs or in front of body as shown in Figure 1 below. Slowly lift one leg straight out behind you while keeping other knee bent (Figure 2). Hold for 10 seconds and then switch legs, raising opposite arm as well – this will stretch chest muscles on opposite sides of body (Figure 3). Repeat 5 times per side.*

Scissor Kicks

Scissor kicks are great for increasing your heart rate and getting your lungs working. You can do them on land or in the water, but they are a bit more challenging with resistance bands attached to your ankles while doing them on dry land. If you want to try this exercise with a band, here’s how:

Attach a resistance band around each ankle (or just one if you’re adventurous).
Stand up straight with feet hip-width apart and arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height with palms facing down.
Push off from one foot as if jumping over an imaginary hurdle or

How to Plan and Execute Aerobic Swimming Sets

As with any physical activity, swimming is a complex sport requiring a variety of training methods. The most effective aerobic swimming sets involve a combination of distance and intensity. However, you should be aware of the importance of proper technique and recovery in between sets. For optimal results, you should also perform a full set of intervals and warm-ups, as these will improve your performance. Listed below are some tips on how to plan and execute your aerobic swimming sets.

Technique

One of the most important techniques for swimming is to use directional questioning. You can use this technique to guide the swimmers’ workouts, helping them achieve a specific goal. This type of questioning is most effective during the mid-set break. When a swimmer starts to feel stiffness, he or she should rest or modify the length of time between repetitions. It also gives the swimmers time to identify problem areas and take corrective actions in training.

Distance

The distance of aerobic swimming sets can vary from one individual to another. Ideally, 3 swimmers should share a lane. If the distance is too long for your team, you can adjust the rest intervals to your liking. Depending on your skill level, the set may range from 1,200 meters to 3,500 meters. The distance of a set can be adjusted by adding or subtracting time intervals or by adjusting the pace.

Duration

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by Owen Philips — August 29, 2022 in Aerobic Fitness And Swimming

What is a Good Fitness Age?

A fitness age is usually lower than your actual age, and you can get fitter by exercising regularly. It is important to understand the role of intensity in increasing your fitness level. The more intense you exercise, the younger you will look and feel. If you feel like you have reached the peak of your fitness level, you may want to begin a more intense exercise program. A good way to determine when you are a good fitness age is to measure your VO2 max. The VO2 max will tell you how much exercise you need to do to achieve your fitness goals.

VO2 max is a good measure of fitness age

For people who train hard and want to see ongoing improvement in their fitness, VO2 max may be a useful metric. When the heart pumps oxygenated red blood cells to muscle tissue, they use oxygen to perform their job. Higher Vo2 max levels mean that your muscles can perform more work at higher VO2 levels. But while VO2 max is an accurate measure of fitness age, you should still focus on running economy and form, which is equally important.

VO2 max is typically measured in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute, but fitness calculators can reinterpret VO2max in terms of age. For example, a woman who has a 35 ml/kg/min VO2max has a Fitness Age of 43, which conveys a different message to a woman of any age than a woman who has a … Read more ... “What is a Good Fitness Age?”

by Owen Philips — February 27, 2022 in Aerobic Fitness Age

Fitness Level Chart by Age

A fitness level chart by age can be a great way to determine your current physical activity levels. You can also use a fitness calculator to calculate your fitness level. These two tools can be used to measure your fitness levels and identify if you are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The more physical activity you engage in, the better. The more physical activity you get, the higher your VO2 max will be. As you age, this number will decrease.

VO2 max

VO2 max is a measure of your body’s ability to exert maximum amount of energy. In most people, their maximum VO2 max reaches its peak in their late twenties. As people age, this value declines by approximately 10 percent per decade. However, you can improve your fitness level with sporadic intense exercise. A large part of your aerobic capacity is governed by your body’s organs, which include your heart. Men have larger organs than women, allowing them to pump more blood.

Resting heart rate

A normal resting heart rate depends on your age and the amount of physical activity you perform. It will also vary from person to person. The accompanying chart illustrates what a normal heart rate should be for different ages. Knowing your resting heart rate can help you determine your overall health. If you want to calculate your own resting heart rate, you can count your heartbeats for 60 seconds or 15 seconds, then multiply your result by four.

Strength

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by Owen Philips — January 29, 2022 in Aerobic Fitness Age