Aerobics & Body Conditioning: The benefits of aerobic exercise are myriad. They include systemic changes such as reduced cholesterol and blood pressure, improved muscular endurance, reduced body fat, increased metabolism, to name a few. Aerobic activities strengthen the heart and lungs, making them more efficient and durable, improving quality and quantity of life. Exercise not only extends your life, but also gives you more energy to live it to the fullest. Aerobic exercise improves the strength of your bones, ligaments and tendons, allows your body to use fats and sugars more efficiently, burns lots of calories and plays an important role in reducing the onset and symptoms of aging and illness. Aerobic exercise reduces your risk of heart disease, vascular disease, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, anxiety and premenstrual syndrome. Women who do aerobics tend to have an easier delivery than others. Aerobics can help those trying to quit smoking by relieving cravings and improving lung function. Research has confirmed that aerobic exercise reduces stress and combats depression as it raises self-esteem and physical awareness. |