Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Aerobic exercise
What Aerobic exercise means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Aerobic exercise
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Regular activity that lowers blood pressure, improves the HDL:LDL balance and helps control body mass, reducing CHD risk.
Topics that use Aerobic exercise
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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