Benefits of aerobic exercise:
The many benefits of aerobic exercise in cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) conditioning include: improved pumping efficiency of the heart, improved circulatory system (11), weight control (12), cholesterol reduction (12,13), triglyceride lowering (12), lowering of blood pressure (14), lower rate of smoking (17), and control of diabetes (15,16). Aerobic exercise results in reduction of cardiac mortality and all-cause mortality (17).
Physical activity according to the World Health Organization:
The most benefit from physical activity is achieved with at least 2.5 hours of aerobic exercise of moderate intensity per week, which can be accumulated in 10-minute periods. At least 2 days/week vigorous intensity aerobic exercise and resistance exercises for muscle strengthening are recommended. Increased intensity, frequency and duration of exercise is associated with increased added health benefits. Regular exercise is recommended for not only all healthy individuals, but also those suffering from obesity, diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and cancer. (18)