The Aerobic Teens

Aerobic training strengthens the heart, lungs and improves the hematological profile of any individual. One goal of aerobic training is to enhance sports performance and to improve training response. People with disabilities are less likely to participate in sustained or vigorous exercise than people without disabilities. Children with chronic diseases are among the least active subgroup of children and are at additional risk for a variety of health conditions associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Regular physical fitness activity throughout life is encouraged as being important for preventing diseases and promoting physical and emotional well-being. This book will describe the effect of eight - weeks aerobic training protocol on selected hematological parameters among deaf male students and provides preliminary information about the safety and feasibility of the program.