singular or plural in construction: a system of physical conditioning involving exercises (such as running, walking, swimming, or calisthenics) strenuously performed so as to cause marked temporary increase in respiration and heart rate
This is a system of physical conditioning intended to improve the body’s ability to take in and use oxygen. Aerobic exercises, such as running, jogging, swimming, and dancing, stimulate heart and lung activity. To produce a benefit, aerobic training must raise the heart rate (pulse) to the exerciser’s training level for at least 20 minutes and include at least three sessions a week.
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Recent Examples on the WebSuggestions were made online to wear special water aerobics shoes for class. Ellyn Laub, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 An aerobics-friendly promotional clip, filmed in the early years of MTV, won a Grammy for best video. Hillel Italie, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Aug. 2022 The fitness agenda will include a 3K, Zumba, yoga and hip hop aerobics.Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2022 Each aerobics machine has a small TV affixed to its frame. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 23 June 2022 Where, when: Apple TV+, June 3 Season two of this dark comedy finds Sheila Rubin (Rose Byrne) in a new place in her life after the successful launch of her first aerobics video.cleveland, 22 May 2022 Among the sports, choose from aerobics, biking, hiking, softball, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the camp's lakes.USA TODAY, 12 June 2022 Activities at this all-inclusive, family-friendly resort include volleyball, water aerobics, tennis, and a kids' club with entertainment for youngsters. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Theraquatics Aqua Jogging Belt ($14) Throw on a buoyancy belt like the Theraquatics Aqua Jogging Belt and join those octogenarians in the pool for some water aerobics. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2014 See More