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 Aerobic (meaning with oxygen) exercise,
which involves steady constant motion of the muscles, increases the body's
demand for oxygen. In this manner aerobic exercise works your heart muscle
making it bigger and stronger. Examples of aerobic exercises are walking,
running, swimming, and cycling. While you want the exercise to be intensive you
don't want to overdo it.
The best way to monitor the amount of work you
are doing is to measure your heart beat. A target heart range (THR) for you is
60-75% of 220 minus your age. When exercising take your heart beat frequently
and increase your exercise to reach your target heart range, but if you start
to exceed it, slow down. At the beginning aim for the low end of your target
heart range and, as you become fitter, gradually work into the higher
range.
Exercising for 20-30 minutes three times a week will help you
become fitter
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Author: Ann Brady
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