Types, Lists, and Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

Facts about aerobic exercise

• Aerobic exercise, also known as "cardio," is a type of exercise that needs the heart to pump oxygenated blood to working muscles.
• Aerobic exercise causes your heart rate and breathing rate to increase in a way that you can maintain for the duration of the workout. Anaerobic ("without oxygen") exercise, on the other hand, is any action that causes you to become out of breath rapidly, such as running or lifting a heavy weight.
• Cardio machines, spinning, running, swimming, walking, hiking, aerobics classes, dance, cross-country skiing, and kickboxing are all examples of aerobic exercises. There are plenty others.
• If performed at a high enough intensity, aerobic workouts can become anaerobic exercises.
• Aerobic exercise promotes fitness while also having established health benefits for both physical and mental health.
• Some malignancies, diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis can all be prevented or reduced by aerobic exercise.
• An aerobic fitness programme should be straightforward, practical, and achievable. Although specific equipment (such as cardio machines) can be helpful, it is not required for effective aerobic exercise.

Wat is the definition of aerobic exercise?

Assume you're doing some sort of physical activity. You've worked up a sweat, you're breathing hard, your heart is thumping, blood is running through your veins to provide oxygen to your muscles so you can keep moving, and you've done so for more than a few minutes. That's aerobic exercise (often called "cardio" in the gym), which is any activity that you can do for more than a few minutes while your heart, lungs, and muscles work overtime. I'll go through the mechanisms of aerobic exercise in this article, including oxygen transport and consumption, the involvement of the heart and muscles, the established advantages of aerobic exercise, how much you need to perform to gain the benefits, and more.

The first steps

It all begins with inhaling and exhaling. 7 to 8 litres of air are inhaled and exhaled per minute by the average healthy adult. The oxygen in the air (which includes around 20% oxygen) is filtered by little branches of tubes called bronchioles until it reaches the alveoli after you have filled your lungs. The alveoli are tiny sacs that allow oxygen to diffuse (enter) into the bloodstream. It's a straight shot to the heart from there.

Getting to the root of the problem

The heart has four chambers (two atria and two ventricles) that fill with blood and pump it out, as well as some particularly active coronary arteries. Because of all of this activity, the heart need a fresh supply of oxygen, which is provided by the lungs, as you just discovered. The heart then pumps blood, oxygen, and other nutrients out through the massive left ventricle and the circulatory system (cardiovascular system) to all the organs, muscles, and tissues that require them.

There is a lot of pumping going on.

At rest, your heart beats 60-80 times per minute, 100,000 times per day, more than 30 million times per year, and 2.5 billion times over the course of a 70-year lifetime! Every time your heart beats, a volume of blood (called stroke volume — more on that later) is sent flowing through your body, along with oxygen and a variety of other life-sustaining minerals. A healthy adult heart pumps around 5 litres of blood every minute.

Muscles and oxygen consumption

All of the oxygen pumped by the blood is vital. The word "oxygen consumption" may be known to you. It's known as VO2, or volume of oxygen consumed, in science. It's the quantity of oxygen that muscles extract or consume from the blood, and it's measured in millilitres per kilogramme per minute (ml/kg/min) (milliliters per kilogramme of body weight). Muscles are like engines that run on fuel (exactly like an automobile), except instead of gasoline, our muscles run on fat and carbohydrates. Oxygen is important since it is utilised to burn fat and carbs for fuel to keep our engines working once inside the muscle. The more fuel we can burn, the more fit we are, and the longer we can exercise, the more efficient our muscles are at using oxygen.

What are the benefits of aerobic exercise?

During a maximal treadmill test (when you're asked to walk as fast as you can), the average inactive adult will consume close to 35 ml/kg/minute of oxygen. That translates to a person requiring 35 millilitres of oxygen per kilogramme of body weight every minute. That should carry you through the day, but elite athletes can achieve 90 ml/kg/minute! How do they manage to do it? They may have good genes, but they also put in a lot of work. And their bodies adjust as a result. The good news is that, like the rest of us, mere mortals' bodies adapt to training. Here's how to do it.

What are some of the advantages of aerobic exercise?

How do our bodies adapt to new situations

• When you practise aerobic activity on a regular basis, the following happens inside your body:
• With each beat, your heart becomes stronger and pumps more blood (larger stroke volume). As I previously stated, elite athletes can have stroke volumes that are more than twice as large as typical people. But it doesn't stop there. Conditioned hearts have a larger diameter and mass (the heart is a muscle, too, and gets bigger when you train it), and they pump efficiently enough to allow for a longer filling time, which is good because it means more blood fills the chambers of the heart before it pumps, allowing for more blood to be pumped with each beat.
• Because the heart has a larger stroke volume, it doesn't have to pump as quickly to fulfil the demands of exercise. More stroke volume and fewer beats equals higher efficiency. Consider a pump removing water from a flooded basement. If the pump can pump bigger amounts of water per cycle, it functions better and lasts longer than if it has to pump quicker and struggle to get rid of the water. High stroke volume explains why athletes' hearts don't pump as quickly during activity and why they have such low resting heart rates, which can be as low as 40 beats per minute, compared to the average of 60-80.
• Your muscles, which are located downstream from the heart, become more efficient at consuming oxygen as a result of frequent aerobic activity (remember, "consuming" oxygen means that the muscles are taking the oxygen out of the blood). This occurs as the activity and number of enzymes that carry oxygen from the bloodstream into the muscle increases. Consider 100 oxygen molecules passing through a muscle. If the muscle can consume all 100 molecules, it is twice as fit as if it can only consume 50. Another way to put it is that if your VO2 max is 60ml/kg/min and theirs is 30ml/kg/min, you're twice as fit. In terms of performance, you'll have more endurance in this circumstance because your muscles won't run out of oxygen as quickly.
• The amount and activity of mitochondria in the muscle increases. Mitochondria are the cells' powerhouses. They handle all of the heavy lifting to keep you going. They burn the fat and carbohydrate that propels you forward using oxygen. The good news is that regular aerobic exercise increases their number and activity by as much as 50% in as little as a few days to weeks in adults of all ages.

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Fat and glucose are the energy that our muscles consume. The difference is that fat is high-test; it has 9 calories per gramme but carbohydrate only has 4, so you get more energy and can go further on a gramme of fat than you can on a gramme of carbs. You want to burn fat since it's a very efficient fuel, and it's also wonderful to get rid of some of your extra weight! The catch is that fat requires more oxygen to burn than carbohydrates since it is denser. The good news is that regular aerobic exercise improves your body's ability to use oxygen and burn fat; as I previously stated, your heart pumps more blood, your muscles consume more oxygen, and you have more mitochondria.

How much aerobic exercise is required to reap the rewards?

In the United States, there are two physical activity guidelines. The first is a lifestyle advice, the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health. That is, you can change it to meet your everyday routine and activities. All people should engage in 30 minutes of moderate-intensity movement on most, if not all, days of the week, according to the guidelines. The words "accumulate" and "moderate-intensity" are crucial. Accumulate involves doing 10-15 minutes at a time and repeating it a few times throughout the day; for example, 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes at lunch, and 10 minutes around dinnertime. When you execute it at a moderate effort, you should feel "warm and slightly out of breath." There has recently been some debate concerning the usefulness and benefits of this recommendation. The recommendation stands for the time being, but we may hear more about it in the not-too-distant future.

The American College of Sports Medicine makes the second recommendation. Three to five times a week, at 60 percent to 90 percent of maximal heart rate, do 20-60 minutes of continuous aerobic activity (bike, walking, running, dancing, swimming, etc.) and two to three days of resistance training, according to the ACSM. This is a more formal "exercise" advice, but you can do the more rigorous workout in 10-15 minute increments throughout the day if you like. If you follow this advice, your aerobic fitness and overall health will improve.

Which one you choose is entirely up to you. They're not meant to compete with one another; rather, they're meant to provide options and possibly even complement one another. For example, for those who are reluctant or unable to follow the more formal ACSM suggestion, the Surgeon General's proposal may be more practical. Of course, there's no harm in combining aerobic training with becoming more physically active, as recommended by the Surgeon General (take more stairs, mow the lawn by hand, park far away from the store and walk), so combining the two may be a good idea.

Is there a distinction between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?

In the introduction, I defined aerobic exercise for you. It's any activity that raises your heart rate and respiration but not to the point where you can't keep going for more than a few minutes. "With oxygen" implies "with oxygen," while "without oxygen" indicates "without oxygen." When you lift weights for strength, sprint, or climb a lengthy flight of stairs, you are engaging in anaerobic activity, which causes you to get out of breath in a matter of seconds.

a word of caution

Swimming, water aerobics, biking, walking, hiking, climbing steps (two at a time for a more vigorous workout), low-impact dance classes, kick-boxing, all the cardio machines at the gym (treadmill, elliptical, bike, rower, x-c skiing, stair-climber), and a variety of other activities are all examples of aerobic or cardio activities, but they can also be anaerobic if performed at a high enough intensity. If you try riding your bike with Lance Armstrong in the French Alps, you'll understand what anaerobic exercise is in a matter of seconds. However, riding your bike along the boardwalk at the beach at a leisurely 8-10 mph is the same activity, but at a considerably lower intensity, heart rate, and oxygen consumption, and hence biking is aerobic in this scenario. The bottom line is that whether an activity is aerobic or anaerobic is determined by the intensity at which it is performed.

How many calories do different forms of aerobic exercise burn?

Aerobic activity burns a significant amount of calories. The table below shows the number of minutes of continuous activity required to burn 300 calories based on your weight.

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What is an example of a daily aerobic workout regimen that may be done at home?

Almost every time I'm asked how to get started with a fitness routine, I always provide the same advice. Keep it basic, practical, convenient, realistic, and specific, and don't try to make up for years of inactivity in one fell swoop. Choose an activity and a time frame where you have a good chance of sticking with it. You may not enjoy walking, but if you can do it just outside your door, with no special equipment required, and you already know how to do it (you've been walking your entire life! ), walking may be the greatest option for getting started.

When it comes to creating fitness plans, I mean "be detailed." Planning is beneficial for behaviour change, and I recommend that you make weekly goals. I recommend writing down what days of the week you'll exercise, what time of day, how many minutes of activity you'll do, where you'll do it, and what activity you'll perform. Be as clear and practical as possible, and remember that the important thing is to get started, not how much you do (getting started is usually the hardest part).

This is an example of a strategy:

Monday: Go for a 20-minute brisk stroll around the block four times at 7 a.m.

Tuesday: Repeat Monday's steps.

Wednesday: Go for a 20-minute walk around the block at 6:30 p.m. (just before dinner).

Take the day off on Thursday.

Friday: Go for a 20-minute walk around the neighbourhood at 7 a.m.

Saturday: Take a 45-minute walk in the park with your family at 10 a.m.

Sunday: Take a 60-minute bike ride in the park with your spouse at noon. Mom will look after the children.

The five-minute out, five-minute back strategy is another one I enjoy. You walk for five minutes from your starting place, turn around, and walk back, exactly as it sounds. It's easy and accessible to practically everyone. It is a modification in your active habit, albeit a minor one, that you can gradually enhance as you become more accustomed to it. You may go from five minutes to seven and a half out, seven and a half back, for a total of 15 minutes. And if you keep an eye on 15 out, 15 back, you'll be able to satisfy the Surgeon General's 30-minute recommendation. When you get back, you can add some belly crunches and push-ups if you're feeling adventurous. If you can't execute a regular push-up on the floor, modify it by leaning against a wall, leaning against a table, or doing push-ups on your knees on the floor. They become more difficult as you descend. Start with two to three sets of 12-15 repetitions of crunches and push-ups three to four times a week. Crunches can be made more intense by going slower or putting your legs in the air with your knees bent as they become easier. You can go to the next lower level as your push-ups become easier (for example, from wall to table to on your knees on the floor).

I recommend keeping track of your weekly progress by writing it down or at the very least checking off that you followed through, and then making a weekly plan for at least three months. After three months, you can assess your progress and determine whether any changes are required. How will you know when you're ready to give up establishing weekly goals? Consider whether you think you'll be exercising frequently in six months. If you answered "I'm not sure" or "no," you should keep setting weekly goals. You may not need to set weekly goals if you are confident that you can continue the behaviour and will be exercising in six months, but you should return to it at the first sign of sliding.

How can you figure out what your target heart rate should be during an aerobic workout?

Reserve your heart rate

During aerobic exercise, your heart rate increases. Depending on the intensity of the exercise, your fitness level, your age, and other circumstances, it can climb from 70 beats per minute (bpm) at rest to 170 bpm or even more during exercise. The intensity of your workout determines whether you're performing aerobic or anaerobic training, and measuring the intensity is the key to knowing which one you're doing.

For many people, simply observing how their bodies feel while exercising is sufficient for determining the appropriate aerobic intensity. As a cue for aerobic activity, I recommend "warm and slightly out of breath"; that is, if you feel warm and slightly out of breath while exercising, that's good enough.

Some people, on the other hand, prefer to know more precisely how their bodies are performing throughout exercise. If that's the case, monitoring your heart rate during exercise and training in a goal heart rate zone could be the answer. Heart rate zones for target heart rate range from 50% to 100% of maximum heart rate (your maximum heart rate is based on your age). Anything less than 85% is aerobic activity, and anything more than that is anaerobic exercise. For inactive people, a good beginning point is 50 percent to 65 percent (you can easily increase as you get fitter), and 65 percent to 85 percent for more conditioned people.

For estimating a target heart rate, I recommend using the heart-rate reserve approach. For someone 27 years old with a resting heart rate of 70 bpm and a training range of 70%, below is the calculation and an illustration of the procedure. Other ranges can be obtained by substituting other values.

Here's the heart rate reserve formula:

Max HR = 220 - Age 

Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) = Max HR - resting heart rate 

Training Heart Rate = HRR x percent at which you want to train

Target Heart Rate = Training Heart Rate + resting heart rate

Assuming a resting heart rate of 70 bpm, 27 years old, and 70% training range:

Max HR = 220 - 27 = 193

Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) = 193 - 70 = 123

Training Heart Rate = 123 x .70% = 86

Target Heart Rate = 86 + 70 = 156

So this 27-year-old exerciser will try to maintain a target heart rate of 156 beats per minute while doing aerobic exercise.

Please note: There's been some recent research to suggest a new way of estimating maximum heart rate. The formula is the following:

Multiply 0.7 times your age.

Subtract that number from 208.

An example if you're 26 years old is: 0.7 x 26 = 18, then the Max HR is 208 - 18 = 190. You'd then take the Max HR of 190 and plug it in as usual to the formula above. This new formula makes a slightly bigger difference as you get older.

A comprehensive examination of heart rate training zones may be found here.

What are some examples of aerobic activities?

There are several approaches to aerobic training. I'll go over some of the training approaches and use walking as an example of an aerobic activity. If you want, you can substitute any other aerobic activity, such as running.

Aerobic exercise that is "simple"

The most basic approach of getting started is just that: basic. Choose the number of minutes you want to walk for (let's say 20 minutes for your first stroll) and go for it outside or on the treadmill. Remember that you want to walk at a pace that makes you feel "warm and somewhat out of breath" and that you can maintain for the duration of the workout. In this situation, set a goal of 20 minutes and pace yourself to achieve it. You may crap out too soon if you start too hastily. It doesn't matter how fast you accomplish it; what matters is that you try to beat the time limit. Start with less time if 20 minutes seems overly ambitious. The most important thing, once again, is to get started. More can easily be added later.

Training plan with five outs and five backs

As previously said, the five-minute out, five-minute back aerobic training plan appeals to me because of its simplicity. And, as I previously stated, you can progressively build to 15 minutes out, 15 minutes return. It's aerobic, so as long as you're warm and slightly out of breath while doing it, you'll get a training impact.

Interval training is a type of exercise that is done in

Simple aerobic training is less intense than interval training. It's a great technique to improve your fitness (remember stroke volume and mitochondrial activity! ), but it's difficult, so I recommend waiting until you've completed 20-30 minutes of aerobic exercise. The idea behind intervals is to build up work-to-active-rest ratios (work:active-rest) and gradually reduce the active-rest interval while increasing the work interval as you get more fit. The ratio's work interval is a quicker speed than you ordinarily go, and the active-rest interval is your usual speed. To do it, cycle for five to eight minutes at your normal speed, then increase the speed to the work interval for one to three minutes, then slow down to your normal speed for a few minutes to catch your breath (this is the active-rest interval), and then repeat the cycling for the duration of your workout.

Here are some examples of interval training using walking as the activity:

Training Plan #1

Try the following if you currently walk for 30 minutes at 3.5 mph on the treadmill.

Interval 1: 3.5 mph for five minutes to warm up

Interval 2: 3.8 mph for one minute

Interval 3: 3.5 mph for three minutes to catch your breath (active-rest)

Interval 4: 3.8 mph for one minute

Interval 5: 3.5 mph for three more minutes, and so on until you reach 30 minutes.

After a few weeks you can try increasing using plan #2.

Training Plan #2

The work:active-rest ratio in the above example is 1:3. Over the course of weeks and months, you increase the work interval and decrease the active-rest. For example:

Interval 1: 3.5 mph for five minutes to warm up

Interval 2: 3.8 mph for two minutes

Interval 3: 3.5 mph for two minutes (active-rest)

Interval 4: 3.8 mph for two minutes

Interval 5: 3.5 mph for two more minutes, and so on until you reach 30 minutes.

Training Plan #3

The work:active-rest ratio in the above example is 1:3. Over the course of weeks and months you increase the work interval and decrease the active-rest. For example:

Interval 1: 3.5 mph for five minutes to warm up

Interval 2: 3.8 mph for three minutes

Interval 3: 3.5 mph for one minutes (active-rest)

Interval 4: 3.8 mph for three minutes

Interval 5: 3.5 mph for one more minute, and so on until you reach 30 minutes.

The ratio has shifted from 1:3 to 3:1, as you can see (work to active-rest). The next phase is to run all four minutes at 3.8 mph (the new active-rest speed), then increase the work interval to 4.0 mph for one minute.

One final thought. Interval training is what a spin class is all about. It's done in gyms on customised spin bikes with an instructor giving directions to increase the intensity and then slow down to catch your breath. It's addictive, and those who engage in it on a regular basis swear by it. Before you do it, you should be performing some aerobic activity and be pretty fit, but if you're searching for one of the toughest exercises around, I recommend it.

Training to raise your heart rate

You may fine-tune your aerobic interval training by monitoring your heart rate, which is a good indicator of how hard you're working. Let's take jogging on a treadmill as an example of aerobic activity. For example, if your heart rate is at 70% of your predicted maximum when you jog at 6 mph, start at that speed and gradually increase the speed or elevation until your heart rate reaches 85 percent or even 90% for one minute, then return to your normal jogging speed for three minutes to elicit a heart rate of 70%. Begin with a work-to-active-rest ratio of 1:3. That's a good place to start, and when you raise the work intervals and decrease the active-rest ratios, as shown in the examples above, your conditioning improves and your heart rate drops at faster speeds.

It's a good idea to schedule your intervals ahead of time. Make a list so you don't have to worry about them while you're exercising. Intervals should be done no more than one to two times per week because they are strenuous workouts that require recovery time. It's fine to conduct aerobic activity on days in between intervals, but give your body time to recover before repeating the intervals.

Increasing the duration and intensity of the workout

Increasing aerobic activity by 10% each week is a good rule of thumb. Surprisingly, there is no evidence that a 10% increase is the safest and most effective time to increase, but it is the rule of thumb, and it appears to work fairly well. For example, if you walk for 20 minutes each week, the next increment should be two minutes. The basic line is to pay attention to your body. If you discover that increasing by 10% is simple, go ahead and attempt a little bit more. However, if you find yourself weary for hours after a workout, or if you are consistently sore or achy from your workouts, you should reduce back to 10% increases. Everything should be OK if you learn to listen to your body.

Examples of aerobic workout regimens for the home and gym

You must try until you find what works best for you. The activity you choose is a personal choice that varies for everyone.

If used properly, rowers, treadmills, cycles, and cross-country skiers are all beneficial.

Some evidence suggests that some people prefer to workout at home using equipment rather than in a gym or a class.

Some people prefer to go to the gym, while others are quite pleased to exercise at home with their own equipment while watching TV. TV, as well as your favourite movie, music, intellectual courses presented by professors, and books on tape, might help you pass the time (see resources for online vendors).

Finding something to occupy your attention may just make that 30-minute workout enjoyable, and you may even look forward to it! After all, it could be the only 30 minutes you have to yourself during the day. Indulge!

If you employ aerobic workout videos and DVDs, they can be quite beneficial! If you prefer to work out at home rather than at a studio or gym, they are convenient, and there are hundreds to pick from. I propose going to Collage Video (http://www.CollageVideo.com) or calling them and asking for a recommendation.

Check to see if your local library offers exercise videos on tape or DVD for rent. There are videos for every form of activity, including weight training, tai-chi, and stretching.

Examine all of the ways you may include flexibility and strength training into your aerobic routine.

Types of aerobics classes are listed below.

Step, funk-fusion, hip-hop, jazz, kickboxing, boot camp, cardio boxing, and so on...

There are dozens of classes from which to pick. They can last anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the intensity. Here's some guidance on selecting classes:

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes are the most common classifications. Select the appropriate level for your situation. If you're a novice, taking an advanced class isn't much fun. It will be difficult and frustrating, and you will not appreciate it. To decide what's right for you, watch the class or speak with the instructor. It's sometimes a matter of finding a class that matches your schedule, but be sure you're not in over your head.

In low-impact classes, one foot is constantly on the ground. They are less severe than high-impact exercises and may be more appropriate for beginners. Some classes are now referred to as "high-low" or "mixed-impact," implying that they incorporate both low and high-impact movements. If you're still unsure, chat with the instructor.

Because the term "high-impact" implies that both feet leave the ground, there will be jumping and balance movements. If you're worried about the hammering, opt for a lower-impact, gentler, and more rhythmic dance class (low back problems, knee arthritis, or other joint injuries).

Experiment with different classes until you find the ones that work best for you.

Classes are ideal for persons who enjoy working out with others, dancing, listening to music, and rhythm, who want the added incentive and energy that a teacher and class can bring, and who prefer the structure and schedule of a regular class. Classes, equipment, and DVDs are all excellent methods to remain in shape and stay healthy, but if you're limited by injury or other circumstances, aerobic exercise chair routines may be the answer (see resources for online vendors). The instructor leads you through a chair workout that is both enjoyable and beneficial to your health. You might not require chair exercise, but a parent or a friend could. Exercise DVDs and videos make excellent gifts!

The bottom line with equipment, classes, and movies is that if they raise and maintain your heart rate, it's aerobic and counts!

That concludes our discussion.

That is all there is to it. Aerobic exercise is fantastic! It strengthens your heart, gives your muscles more strength and makes them more efficient fuel-burners, enhances your endurance and energy, improves your mood, keeps you fit and healthy, and much more. I recommend giving it a chance because it might take as little as 30 minutes out of your day for a huge payout. Follow my advise to begin started by doing only what is realistic and gradually increasing your workload. You have nothing to lose but your health and fitness, and you're worth it! Best of luck!

Diabetes

The Diabetes Prevention Program is the most conclusive study on the importance of healthy lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) in avoiding diabetes. It was a three-year research in which over 3,000 people at high risk for diabetes dropped 12-15 pounds and exercised 150 minutes each week (five 30-minute walks per day). They had a 58 percent lower risk of diabetes. Given that 1 million new instances of diabetes are diagnosed each year, this is substantial. Insulin resistance can be improved with aerobic exercise. Insulin resistance is a disorder in which the body does not utilise insulin adequately, and it can affect both diabetic and non-diabetic people. Insulin is a hormone that aids the conversion of glucose (sugar) into energy in the body's cells.

Many studies have indicated that exercise can help with insulin resistance. In one study, 28 obese postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes undertook aerobic exercise three times a week for 45-60 minutes for 16 weeks and saw a 20% improvement in insulin sensitivity.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a condition that affect

The list of studies showing that aerobic exercise prevents or decreases the occurrence of cardiovascular disease is so long that reviewing all of the data would require this article and probably five others like it. One of the earliest is also one of the most essential. In a research of almost 13,000 men and women, it was discovered that those who were the least fit had considerably greater rates of cardiovascular disease than those who were fit, with the risk being twice as high in some situations. Aerobic exercise helps to prevent heart disease in a variety of ways, the most important of which are lowering blood pressure and making blood vessels more compliant (more compliant meaning less stiff and less prone for fat to build and block the vessels). These kinds of outcomes have been demonstrated time and time again.

Obesity and weight management

Many studies feel that aerobic exercise is the single best predictor of weight maintenance. You can lose weight without exercising if you reduce your caloric intake to the point where you burn more calories than you ingest, but you'll need to exercise on a regular basis to keep the weight off. It's unclear how much, but it's probably somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes of intensive exercise many times per week and 45 to 75 minutes of moderate intensity exercise five or more days per week. Your mileage may vary, so once you've reached your desired weight, you'll need to experiment with various levels of activity until you find the one that works best for you.

OneNote is getting some much-needed updates

Microsoft onenote is receiving a variety of new features that are to help in boosting productivity and efficiency to users.

These updates are coming one at a time, few are available for the users at the moment but others are expected in the near future.

Microsoft is also aiming at combining the OneNote for office and the OneNote for Windows 11 from the Microsoft store into one app.

Microsoft is looking to boost the appeal and functionality of its OneNote note-taking app with a range of new features.

The company has announced it is rolling out new features that are designed to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for in the web app of Microsoft OneNote. 

The updates include search improvements, copy and paste enhancements, as well as a number of smaller tweaks.

Microsoft OneNote updates

OneNote is one of the most useful software tools Microsoft has ever made. But since the company made it available for free, it hasn’t given it much attention and the app has grown long in the tooth.

The company has revealed a host of new features for the OneNote web app and they’re all pretty welcome, especially if you use OneNote on a regular basis.

First up, there’s the new mode switcher that lets you switch between Page Mode and Full Page Mode to change how you view notes. There’s also an improved copy/paste experience with support for enhanced formatting, tables and lists from other apps like Word.

There are also improvements to page navigation that make it easier to jump between different sections and pages of your notebook. You can now add highlighting to your text, too, making it easier to pick out important bits of text in a hurry.

The company is also adding support for Office Lens, Microsoft’s app for scanning documents on the go by snapping photos of them on your phone or tablet.

In the future, Microsoft hopes that its note-taking app will play a crucial role in helping users across the world transition to the new way of hybrid working. It has also launched a revamped training program for organizations hoping to use Note as part of their remote working strategy.

The new design, which will be available soon, aims to provide users with a cleaner look and feel while retaining all of the features familiar to existing users. 

In addition, Microsoft is working hard to provide a fast, reliable experience that’s on-par with desktop apps, so you can take notes wherever and however you choose. 

Available updates

Microsoft has not ignored the rest of OneNote, and the app has received a number of significant updates.

The priority for Microsoft is Teams, which is meant to be a hub for all work. This means that OneNote is still getting new features, but they are being developed in close conjunction with Teams. 

Some of the announced updates have been released gradually, while others are still forthcoming. One upcoming feature, improved link sharing in Teams, will be released in the future.

This makes sense from an organizational point of view: Teams is where Microsoft wants users to be working in the future, so it’s logical to focus effort on it. However, users will want to get as much functionality as they can into OneNote itself.

The new mode switcher which is in live preview mode in the Office Web Apps lets you switch between editing and viewing content, preventing accidental changes to read-only sections or files where users may not have edit permissions.

The improved Copy and Paste function enables users to keep text formatting intact when copying and pasting text between OneNote and another program. 

Additional features

Microsoft further launched additional updates to its digital note-taking application, OneNote, through the Windows Store. 

With these updates, users can now zoom in or out on documents with the app’s picture view and lock any images or printouts to be used in place of a background. Videos can also be resized by clicking and dragging the right side of a video on the screen. 

Another tweak allows Stylus users to automatically include ink in their notes while they take them. OneNote will now remember where you left off working after you close it and reopen it.

Following these updates is the announcement by Microsoft in combining the OneNote for Office and the OneNote for Windows 11 app from the Microsoft store into a single app.

Through this combination, Microsoft aims to stem confusion on which app to install at the same time encouraging more users to try out OneNote.

What is your take on the updates of the new features on Microsoft OneNote? Let us know in the comments section below.