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aerobic
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adjective
Relating
to
or
involving
oxygen
,
especially
in
the
context
of
exercise
that
improves
the
efficiency
of
the
body's
cardiovascular
system
in
absorbing
and
transporting
oxygen
.
Aerobic
exercise
like
running
or
swimming
can
improve
heart
health
.
The
doctor
recommended
aerobic
activities
to
increase
stamina
.
Aerobic
workouts
are
essential
for
maintaining
cardiovascular
fitness
.
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Language
Greek
Original word
aer (air) + bios (life)
Word parts
aer (air) + bios (life)
Originally meant
living
in
air
Background
The
term
'
aerobic'
was
first
used
in
the
late
19
th
century
to
describe
organisms
that
require
oxygen
to
live
.
It
later
became
associated
with
exercise
that
improves
oxygen
consumption
.
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