Aerobic exercise

Aerobic exercise (also known as cardio) is physical exercise of relatively low intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy-generating process. Aerobic literally means “relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen”, and refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy demands during exercise via aerobic metabolism. Generally, light-to-moderate intensity activities that are sufficiently supported by aerobic metabolism can be performed for extended periods of time. The intensity should be between 60 and 85% of maximum heart rate.
When practiced in this way, examples of cardiovascular/aerobic exercise are medium to long distance running/jogging, swimming, cycling, and walking, according to the first extensive research on aerobic exercise, conducted in the 1960s on over 5,000 U.S. Air Force personnel by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper.
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobic_exercise

Part of Tendai Buddhism’s teaching is that enlightenment can be attained in the current life. It is through the process of selfless service and devotion that this can be achieved, and the kaihôgyô is seen as the ultimate expression of this desire. By the end of the practice the monks have achieved a form of identification with the emanation of Buddha known as Fudo Myoo.
There are many serving priests at the temple on Mt. Hiei, but very few of them have completed the 1000-day kaihôgyô. Abbots of Mt.Hiei temple must complete 100-days of kaihogyo. 1000 day practice is an uncommon and specialized area of both ascetic and esoteric disciplines.
The selection process for the kaihôgyô is after the first 100 days of practice, the gyôja (practice person) will petition the senior monks to complete the remaining 900 days. In the first 100 days, withdrawal from the challenge is possible, but from day 101 onwards the monk is no longer allowed to withdraw; historically he must either complete the course or take his own life. In contemporary times this is symbolic and the selection process ensures that those who embark on the practice will complete it. The mountain has many unmarked graves from those who have failed in their quest, although none date from either the 20th or 21st century.
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaih%C5%8Dgy%C5%8D

At least if one is doing serious martial arts training one hardly could get very far if one is doing only soft practices.

Also very interesting is this particular Tendai tradition which requires very special athletic feats from the elite practitioners.

HOWDY

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A physical examination, medical examination, or clinical examination (more popularly known as a check-up or medical) is the process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease. It generally follows the taking of the medical history — an account of the symptoms as experienced by the patient. Together with the medical history, the physical examination aids in determining the correct diagnosis and devising the treatment plan. This data then becomes part of the medical record.
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_examination

Sorry, but if one still goes back to question if aerobic practice is healthful one should consider that in the first Iron Shirt book by M. Chia there are some remarks about running.

Also quite interesting document is ‘Taoist Master Chuang’ where some heavy aerobic practice is described as totally authentic Daoist practice.

And yes it is this real Kung Fu training what one finds referenced there.

This one-sidedly soft practice clearly comes from these certain 20th century Tai Chi circles which turned it into easy popular exercise suitable especially to old persons.

HOWDY

Ps. Sorry for my broken English.