Benefits of Aerobic Training

Aerobic Training
The mechanics of aerobic exercise require that oxygen be brought in by the lungs and transferred to the blood vessels. Oxygen rich blood is then pumped by the heart to the muscles. The muscles utilize oxygen for muscle contraction. Through routine aerobic activity, the body becomes more efficient at processing oxygen. Examples of aerobic activity include running, jogging, biking, rowing, walking. In fact any exercise that incorporates large muscle groups, raises the heart rate, breathing rate and body temperature is aerobic in nature.

Aerobic Training - Benefits

• Increases cardiorespiratory and cardiovascular system outputs
  
• Strengthens heart
• Decreases resting heart rate
  
• Improves circulation by clearing out cholesterol buildup
  
• Body adapts to burn fat as primary fuel source
  
• Improves psychological disposition and reduces stress levels
  
• Raises basal metabolic rate
  
• Decreases blood pressure
  
• Reduces LDL blood cholesterol level
  
• Tones muscles
  
• Improved balance and posture
  
• Increases Blood Oxygen level
  
• Increases flexibility, reducing capability for injury

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