Aerobic Exercise Directory
Aerobic exercise (cardio) is activity that strengthens the lungs and heart and improves your body's ability to use oxygen. It can improve your heart rate and blood pressure as well as your breathing. Good examples of aerobic activity are swimming, walking, jogging, bicycling, and running. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how aerobic exercise benefits your body, types of exercises, and much more.
Medical Reference
Health Benefits of Family Walks
Walking is a healthy activity that can make us feel better and improve how we feel. What can walking do for you and your family?
Long-Term Weight Loss Tips
Long-term weight loss is not an easy goal. But you can get started with these tips.
Aerobic Exercise for Teenagers
Building strong bones is critical during the teen years. WebMD explains the benefits of aerobic exercise for teens - on their fitness levels and mood.
What Should I Eat Before Working Out?
Take a tip from sports nutrition and try one of these 100-calorie to 300-calorie snacks before your next workout.
Features
Fitness Basics: Running for Your Life
Experts give advice to get you started running and exercising regularly.
Kick It Up With Cardio Exercise
Before you jump on that Stairmaster or start pounding the pavement, make sure you have a cardio exercise plan that will give you the most bang for your muscle burn.
Gymn Turns to Cardio Striptrease to Increase Numbers
The latest workout classes aren't as wacky as they sound.
Walking the Walk
How do you get a group of women to improve their cardiovascular health? Get them moving.
Video
Gym Smarts: Cardio (Treadmill)
Want to get a great cardio workout, but just don’t know where to start? Take our crash course on cardio training. Master Personal Trainer, Dori Ricci, shows us how to get the best workout from the treadmill.
Benefits of Interval Training
Burn more calories, increase endurance and strength but spend less time in the gym.
Gym Smarts: Cardio (Stationary Bike)
Want to get a great cardio workout, but just don’t know where to start? Take our crash course on cardio training. Master Personal Trainer, Dori Ricci, shows us how to get the best workout from the recumbant stationary bike.
Gym Smarts: Cardio (Elliptical)
Want to get a great cardio workout, but just don’t know where to start? Take our crash course on cardio training.