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AEROBIC EXERCISE is any sustained activity that sends oxygen to your muscles via your heart and lungs.
Aerobic exercise improves the fitness of your lungs and heart. Aerobic fitness is promoted by any activity that
uses your large muscles e.g.: legs, arms and buttocks. Your heart beats quickly and you breathe deeply. An
aerobic exercise should be part of your entire exercise routine.
The WARM-UP is an important part of any workout. It should begin every session to prepare your body for
more strenuous exercise by heating up and stretching your muscles, increasing your circulation and pulse rate,
and delivering more oxygen to your muscles.
COOL DOWN at the end of your workout, repeat these exercises to reduce soreness in tired muscles.
HEAD ROLLS
Rotate your head to the right for one count, feeling the stretch up the left side of your neck, then rotate your head
back for one count, stretching your chin to the ceiling and letting your mouth open. Rotate your head to the left
for one count, then drop your head to your chest for one count.
SHOULDER LIFTS
Lift your right shoulder toward your ear for one count. Then lift your left shoulder up for one count as you lower
your right shoulder.
SIDE STRETCHES
Open your arms to the side and lift them until they are over your head. Reach your right arm as far toward the
ceiling as you can for one count. Repeat this action with your left arm.
