Types of aerobic exercise

Aerobic exercises are generally categorized as high or low impact. These are examples of each:


1. Low impact exercises to moderate walking, swimming, stair climbing, rowing, skiing, climbing. Almost anyone who enjoys reasonably good health can have this type of exercise. According to some research, walking briskly for three or more hours a week, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by 65%. Brisk walking also helps burn calories and prevent injury to muscles and bones.

2. High-impact exercise: running, dancing, tennis, paddle, or squash. High impact exercises should be performed no more than every other day, and even with an average lower for those who have excessive weight are older, are out of shape, or suffer injuries or other medical problems.