Aerobic exercise refers to the physical exercise carried out by the human body under the condition of adequate oxygen supply. That is, in the process of exercise, the oxygen inhaled by the human body is equal to the demand, achieving physiological balance. Simply put, aerobic exercise refers to any rhythmic exercise, which lasts for a long time (about 15 minutes or more) and has moderate or above-average intensity (75% to 80% of the maximum heart rate). Aerobic exercise is a kind of continuous exercise, lasting more than 5 minutes, with spare capacity.
The purpose of aerobic exercise is to enhance cardiopulmonary endurance.
During exercise, because muscle contraction needs a lot of nutrition and oxygen, the number of heart contractions increases, and the amount of blood pumped out each time is more than usual. At the same time, the demand for oxygen has also increased, the number of breaths is more than normal, and the degree of lung expansion is also greater. Therefore, when the exercise continues and the muscles contract for a long time, the heart and lungs must strive to provide oxygen to the muscles and take away the waste in the muscles. And this constant demand can improve the endurance of the heart and lungs. With the increase of cardiopulmonary endurance, the body can engage in longer or higher-intensity exercise, and it is less likely to get tired.
Aerobic exercise requires a lot of breathing air, which is good exercise for the heart and lungs and can enhance vital capacity and heart function.
Long-term adherence to aerobic exercise can increase the amount of hemoglobin in the body, improve the body's resistance, resist aging, enhance the efficiency of cerebral cortex and cardiopulmonary function, increase fat consumption, prevent arteriosclerosis, and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. If dieters combine aerobic exercise with reasonable food arrangement, not only can they lose weight successfully, but their weight will also be consolidated. Aerobic exercise is also very beneficial to mental workers. In addition, aerobic exercise can also restore physical fitness.