aerobic

aerobic Definition

aero·bic (er ō′bik)

adjective

able to live, grow, or take place only where free oxygen is present
of or produced by aerobes
designating or involving exercise, such as running or swimming, that conditions the heart and lungs by increasing the efficiency of oxygen intake by the body

noun

aerobic exercises

aerobic Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: Versatile enough to use anytime including aerobics, walking, jogging or other forms of athletic workouts.
do: I should have been allowed to do water aerobics.
try: And I've found that many women try aerobics and give up because they feel awkward and uncomfortable.
kickboxing: The Library section contains information on exercises for kickboxing, kickboxing aerobics, sports training, step aerobics and weight training.

Adjective modifier

aqua: Aqua Aerobics A range of different Aqua Aerobic classes are available for over 16s at each Leisure Center.
low-impact: There are low-impact aerobics or stretching classes designed specifically for pregnancy - ask at your local leisure center for details.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

keep: Sub maximal training is designed to keep the body fully aerobic whilst maintaining the heart at safe levels.

Modifies a noun

respiration: Kreb cycle - the end stage of aerobic respiration.
workout: An aerobic workout working on the whole body fitness.
fitness: To develop aerobic fitness perform session a & b once a week plus two or three steady runs.
metabolism: The process by which muscles obtain energy from glucose in the presence of oxygen is called aerobic metabolism.
glycolysis: After a few minutes aerobic glycolysis becomes dominant to prevent the build up of toxic levels of lactate in the blood.
endurance: However, aerobic endurance is not just acquired by steady running.

Modifying Another Word

predominantly: Most of these classes will involve a short conditioning component but are predominantly aerobic classes.
mainly: The training intensity is higher than in sport zones 1 and 2, but still mainly aerobic.
highly: With a variety of classes to choose from, ranging from the ancient art of yoga to highly aerobic circuit training.

Noun used with modifier

step: Step Aerobics: A fun cardio workout designed around easy to learn routines.
weight: If you search for weights aerobics, basic search finds content that contains the word weights and the word aerobics.
water: I should have been allowed to do water aerobics.
armchair: Even armchair aerobics, so no-one can escape, she added, to laughter.

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