Cardiovascular Training
The word 'aerobic' means 'with oxygen' and is used to describe
exercises that make the body use more oxygen. The exercises consist of
long periods of movements using the larger muscle groups.
Aerobic exercises are part of an exercise program to increase the
stamina. The condition of the heart and veins (cardiovascular) increases,
which helps prevent problems with blood circulation and breathing. With
aerobic exercise, you can also keep your weight under control.
One method to determine whether you are working aerobically, is to
register for how long you are out of breath. For a workout to be
effective, you need to be slightly out of breath for at least 15 to 20
minutes. If you are gasping for air, you are working to hard. On the other
hand, if you are not breathing heavier than normally when you're resting,
you are not working hard enough to train your heart and lungs.
Some aerobic exercises make you sweat, especially when there are a lot
of arm movements and complicated choreography. This situation can raise
your heart rate, but if you're not getting out of breath, there is no
guarantee that you are working aerobically (although strength and
endurance are trained).
Typical aerobic exercises are:
- running / jogging
- fitnesswalking (incline walking ~ ramping)
- step
aerobic training
- hi-lo floor aerobic training
- forms of aerobic kickboxing (Tae Bo,
Powerstrike, Turbo Jam, Turbo Kick)
- rebounding
- certain dance classes.
Related articles: Cardiovascular Exercise - part 1
by Chad Tackett
This article, part one of
this two part series, explaines the proper
methods of warming-up, stretching, and
cooling-down and discusses the frequency and
duration of a sound cardiovascular routine. Read
more
Cardiovascular Exercise - part 2
by Chad Tackett
This article, part two, discusses how to monitor exercise
intensity and heart zone training. Read
more
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