aerobic

adjective

aer·o·bic | \ ˌer-ˈō-bik

Definition of aerobic

1 : living, active, or occurring only in the presence of oxygen aerobic respiration

2 : of, relating to, or induced by aerobes aerobic fermentation

3a : of, relating to, or being activity which increases the body's demand for oxygen thereby resulting in marked temporary increase in respiration and heart rate stationary bicycles used for aerobic conditioning an aerobic workout Aerobic exercise involves pushing your heart rate to 70% to 85% of its maximum, and keeping it there for 20 to 60 minutes at a time.— Tara Parker-Pope

b : of or relating to the body's ability to consume oxygen during exercise … the average exerciser can skip a couple of weeks without experiencing declines in aerobic capacity or the ability of the heart and lungs to supply the muscles with oxygen … — Consumer Reports on Health

c : relating to, resulting from, or used in aerobics or aerobic activity aerobic equipment

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Aerobic exercise is exercise that takes an extended amount of time—usually ten minutes or more—but is usually performed at only moderate intensity. Running, swimming, bicycling, and cross-country skiing are classic aerobic exercises. In 1968 a best-selling book called Aerobics introduced a system of exercise for increasing the body's ability to take in and use oxygen, and today aerobics classes, often mimicking such outdoor exercise as running and bicycling, take place every afternoon in thousands of gyms and YMCAs across the country. Aerobic exercise particularly strengthens the heart and lungs, but usually has many other good effects as well. Aerobic bacteria, which need oxygen to live, are essential for breaking down living matter so that it returns to the soil. They include the famous intestinal E. coli, as well as the staph and strep bacteria that can make a visit to the hospital risky.

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aerobic exercises like running and swimming aerobic organisms such as bacteria

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "More intense exercise linked to a better sex life, exploratory study says," 30 Aug. 2019 About 65% of people met guidelines for aerobic activity in 2015-2016, compared with 63% in 2007-2008, the study found. — Dennis Thompson, chicagotribune.com, "Americans are sitting more than ever, increasing the risk for at least 10 major health issues," 30 July 2019 One study of elderly Japanese women found that all types of physical activity, including walking, aerobic activity, yoga and dance, helped women maintain their independence, but dancing provided the greatest benefits. — Detroit Free Press, "How dancing improves overall health," 1 July 2019 Falling into the drink once or twice is to be expected during your first time doing this unique new strength-and-aerobic workout conducted on stand-up paddleboards. — Roy M. Wallack, Los Angeles Times, "A water workout so hard that just standing up is an accomplishment," 7 Aug. 2019 His weakness, however, was efficiency: his huge aerobic engine provided him with lots of energy to burn, but that didn’t translate to otherworldly power outputs on the bike. — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, "The Story of the Cyclist with the Highest-Ever VO2max," 20 June 2019 The last photo in the series was of Singer and her costar Dorinda Medley posing in vibrant aerobic ensembles from the latest episode of the Bravo franchise. — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, "Ramona Singer Declares She's the 'Queen of Working Out' as She Shares Sexy Throwback Bikini Photo," 20 June 2019 New research touted the benefits of aerobic exertion, expanding the popular understanding of exercise to include arenas outside of smelly weight rooms. — Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The Atlantic, "The World That Jazzercise Built," 16 June 2019 Nevertheless, the aerobic metabolism (VO2max) improved by an astounding 31% - with a concurrent improvement of the anaerobic threshold of 13%. — Mackie Shilstone, nola.com, "Interval training beats continuous exercise to burn fat," 12 June 2019

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aerobic

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of aerobic

of exercise : strengthening the heart and lungs by making them work hard for several minutes or more

technical : using oxygen

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aerobic

adjective

aer·o·bic | \ ˌa(-ə)r-ˈō-bik, ˌe(-ə)r-

Medical Definition of aerobic

1 : living, active, or occurring only in the presence of oxygen aerobic respiration

2 : of, relating to, or induced by aerobes aerobic fermentation

3a : of, relating to, or being activity which increases the body's demand for oxygen thereby resulting in a marked temporary increase in respiration and heart rate aerobic exercise

b : of or relating to the body's ability to consume oxygen during exercise aerobic capacity

c : relating to, resulting from, or used in aerobics or aerobic activity aerobic shoes

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