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What's Aerobic Activity?

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Aerobic Activity

Say: air-OH-bik ak-TIH-vih-tee

Get ready for a workout! Aerobic activity is any kind of movement that makes your muscles use oxygen. Aerobic activity gets your heart pumping too. Swimming, dancing, and soccer are all types of aerobic activity, so hit that pool, dance floor, or soccer field and get moving!

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