Health Guide

Why is Aerobic Important

Written by Mystic on Thursday, February 07, 2008

Aerobics literally means "in the presence of oxygen". Any cardiovascular activity, whether it be walking, jogging, a dance aerobic class, swimming, cycling, stair climbing, a racket game, rope skipping, etc, is considered aerobic.

Why Aerobics?

Aerobis is important because;

The wide range of benefits one can expect from aerobic activities include:

• Fat and inch loss

• Muscle toning

• Increased strength and endurance

• Reshaping and posture development

• Increased flexibility

• Denser/ stronger bone

• Improved skin

• Dramatic improvement in appearance

• Increased self-confidence

• Increased mental alertness

• Improved sleep

• Improved co-ordination

• Lowered resting heart rate

• Lowered blood pressure

• Increase in life expectancy

• Radiant health