BENEFITS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE

Aerobic exercise will help to:

• Strengthen the muscles involved in respiration, to assist lung function.
• Increase the total number of red blood cells in the body, to enable greater oxidation facilitation throughout the body.
• Strengthen the heart muscle, which will improve resting heart and pumping efficiency.
• Reduce stress and tension, and increase mental well-being.
• Increase circulation throughout all areas of the body.
• Increase self-esteem.

AEROBICS EXERCISE INCLUDE

• Walking (burns 300-400 kcal per hour)
• Skipping (jumping rope)
• Cycling (burns 600 kcal per hour)
• Swimming (burns 600 kcal per hour)
• Running (burns around 600 kcal per hour)