Aerobic exercise is the use of your large muscles in a light to moderate way such that you can meet your oxygen needs for an extended duration of time. This can be contrasted with anaerobic exercise such as weight lifting that uses massive amounts of oxygen in a short time such that it can't be sustained for long. Aerobic exercise is considered a foundational type of exercise that puts your entire body to work including important systems such as your circulatory system. The following are activities are considered aerobic exercise.
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Some of the activities above are only aerobic exercise if they are done in a vigorous way. For example, light table tennis isn't particularly aerobic but an intensive match would qualify.
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