Participating in an aerobic workout on a regular basis can help you to stay fit and improve your overall health. There are several different forms of aerobic exercise to choose from. Whatever activity you choose, make sure it is an activity you enjoy.
Some forms of aerobic exercise include:

1. Walking, jogging, or running.


2. Swimming.


3. Dancing.


4. Aerobic workout classes, water aerobic classes.


5. Cycling.


6. Skating.


7. Line dancing.


8. Ballroom dancing.

Just by participating in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day or even most days, will benefit and improve your health and reduce the risk of developing certain conditions or diseases. Throughout the day there are many opportunities for you be active, such as walking to and from work, walking your children to school, or even by parking your car in the back of the parking lot when you go shopping and walking the distance to the entrance of the store. When you also take part in vigorous physical activity, such as aerobics, it can benefit your health even more. Here are four steps that will help you make physical activity important in your daily routine:

1. Try to think of movement as an opportunity, rather than an inconvenience. Learn to see that any form of body movement is an opportunity to improve your health instead of an inconvenience.
2. Every day be active in as many ways as you can. Make it a habit to walk or cycle instead of using your car. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, if possible.
3. Perform at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity every day, if not every day, most days. Combine short sessions of different activities, such as taking a brisk walk or bicycle ride, for around 10 to 15 minutes each to have a combined total of 30 minutes or more.
4. Participate in vigorous physical activity three to four days a week for 30 minutes or more each time. A vigorous activity is one that makes you "huff and puff", such as an aerobic workout. This should be added to your regular moderate physical activity for best results.

If you are having a hard time becoming active or more active, here are a few tips that may help:

• Select an activity that you enjoy doing. If you do not like aerobics, but like being in the pool, try enrolling in a water aerobics class.
• Try different forms of physical activity to prevent you from becoming bored with any one activity.
• Add an enjoyable social element to your exercise routine by exercising with a friend.
• Begin with short exercise sessions until your fitness improves. If you have not exercised for awhile, try having sessions that only last 10 minutes and gradually increase the time.
• Rest for a day, if you are feeling overly tired, but keep in mind the key to overall good health and fitness is regular physical activity.

Please consult your doctor or other health care provider before starting any physical activity workout. Your doctor or health care provider may also suggest other methods of physical activity to help improve your fitness and health.