Aerobic exercise refers to any rhythmic exercise with long exercise time (about 15 minutes or more) and moderate or above exercise intensity (60% to 80% of the maximum heart rate). Aerobic exercise is a kind of continuous exercise, lasting more than 5 minutes, with spare capacity.

Whether it is "aerobic exercise" is measured by heart rate. Exercise with heart rate 150 beats/min is aerobic exercise, because blood can supply enough oxygen to myocardium at this time; So it is characterized by low intensity, fast pace and long duration. It is required to exercise for at least 30 minutes at a time and insist on 3 to 5 times a week.

Common aerobic exercises include: walking, brisk walking, jogging, race walking, skating, long-distance swimming, cycling, playing Tai Ji Chuan, fitness dancing, skipping rope/doing rhythmic exercises, basketball, football and other ball games.