Aerobic Exercise



Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate, works your muscles, and raises your breathing rate. For most people, it's best to aim for a total of about 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. If you haven't been very active recently, you can start out with 5 or 10 minutes a day and work up to more time each week. Or split up your activity for the day -- try a brisk 10-minute walk after each meal. If you're trying to lose weight, you may want to exercise more than 30 minutes a day. Here are some examples of aerobic exercise:

Take a brisk walk (outside or inside on a treadmill)

Go dancing

Take a low-impact aerobics class

Swim or do water aerobic exercises

Try ice-skating or roller-skating

Play tennis

Stationary bicycle indoors