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These Different Types Of Exercise Are Your Ultimate Fitspiration by Agbanagba1(m): 11:40am On Dec 11, 2016 |
Exercise can be categorized under
three major types, viz. flexibility
(stretching), aerobic
(cardiovascular), and anaerobic
exercise (weight training). Here is a
brief about the different exercise
types, and how they are performed.
It is an obvious fact that regular
physical exercise, along with a
balanced diet are the key factors to
control weight and stay healthy.
Exercise helps stimulate the
immune system and protect from
certain chronic diseases, like
diabetes and heart problems. While
a sedentary lifestyle without
exercise is an invitation to several
diseases and disorders. Any form of
obesity is due to an unhealthy
lifestyle, especially in terms of
consuming fatty foods and leading
an inactive life. Nowadays, a major
concern is childhood obesity, of
which the most effective remedy is
performing regular physical
activities.
People exercise for many positive
reasons, maybe for building
muscles, flexibility of the joints,
strengthening the cardiovascular
system, or simply as a leisure
activity. Depending upon the
personal goals, various exercise
forms are included in the workout
regimen. Whatever may be the
reason, doing physical activities is
always good for health, if it is
performed under safe conditions. It
is recommended that everyone
should exercise for at least 30
minutes daily for good health.
Following are the different types of
exercise, based on their effects on
the human body system.
Flexibility Exercise
Flexibility exercise is performed to
enhance the movements of muscles
and joints. Stretching and bending
are the common ways of flexibility
training. This exercise type benefits
us in preventing muscle stiffness,
joint pain (to some extent), while
improving the blood circulation,
posture, and breathing capacity.
Along with a warm-up session,
stretching exercises (e.g., tai chi and
yoga) should be performed before
and after the exercise schedule.
This will surely help in reducing
muscle soreness and injuries, and
also, in the proper recovery of the
muscles after the exercise.
Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise, also known as
cardiovascular exercise, strengthens
the muscles and promotes the
cardiovascular endurance (by
targeting a specific heart rate). As
the name suggests, aerobic exercise
aims at improving the oxygen
intake by the body cells. It involves
movement of the muscle groups
from a moderate to intense level
exercise, for an extended period (at
least 20 minutes). There are many
aerobic exercise types such as
running, jogging, cycling,
swimming, dancing, and playing
sports. It is the most effective form
of exercise for losing weight. In an
aerobic exercise session, a
moderate intensity exercise should
be preceded by a warm-up period
and end by a cooling down period.
Anaerobic Exercise
Anaerobic exercise or weight-lifting
exercise is performed mostly to
build muscles and enhance their
size, strength, and endurance.
Hence, in anaerobic exercise and
strength training, muscular
activities like functional training,
weight training, and sprinting are
performed, followed by a cooling
session. Some of the common
activities of anaerobic exercise are
sit-ups, pull-ups and push-ups,
squats, and rowing. Though,
anaerobic exercise is performed for
a lesser duration, it can be a good
supplement to aerobic workouts. It
benefits a dieter in losing weight
by enhancing the muscle tissue
mass.
There is no specific time and place
for exercise, and it is never too late
to start exercising. In case, you feel
reluctant to exercise outdoors and/
or in gyms, you can always
purchase specific exercise
equipment after consulting a
fitness expert and do the workout
at home. Since each of the exercise
type targets on improving specific
body functions and parts, it is
important to include all of them to
perform a complete body workout.
Studies have found that engaging
in physical activities not only
improves physical health, but also
helps in treating depression and
mental illnesses.
However, it is to be noted that too
much exercise, without a proper
diet may be harmful to health. In
such a case, the body cells start
utilizing proteins as their energy
source. There are also increased
chances of circulatory problems like
stroke. It is advisable that pregnant
women and people who have
medical complications should
consult and seek advice from their
concerned physician, before
following a particular exercise
program. This will help in
recognizing and preventing any
possible health risks associated
with exercising.
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