Some of these people will have reduced neck and back pain and also leg pain triggered by a herniated disk. Aerobic exercises-- occasionally called cardio-- aid strengthen the entire cardiovascular system, from the lungs and heart down to the blood vessels themselves. Aerobics can include biking, swimming, walking, or several other workouts that raise your heart rate as well as get you moving. Then in time, extend the session as your stamina improves. You feel it each time you bend over or stand up.