Types of Exercise

A comprehensive physical activity routine includes three kinds of activities:

 1.  Aerobic exercise
 2.  Resistive or strengthening exercise
 3.  Stretching


 What is Aerobic Exercise ?

 Aerobic exercise is vigorous enough to increase the body's need for oxygen and hence air intake and breathing rate increase.  Aerobic exercise is done at a pace that allows an adequate supply of oxygen to reach your muscles as you work out.  If you can hum to yourself or carry on a conversation as you work out then you are probably exercising aerobically.  This type of exercise can be continued for 20 - 45 minutes without being exhausting.

Some Examples of Aerobic Exercise include:

 1.Swimming

 2.Brisk Walking

 3.Rowing

 4.Dancing

 5.Jumping rope

 6.Aerobics classes


 What is Resistive or strengthening exercise ? 

 This exercise increases muscle mass, which increases your metabolism and strength. Strength training isn't just for body builders. Many strengthening exercises also help improve your balance and endurance for everyday activities. Resistive exercises can be done using:

 1.Weight machines such as those in a gym or fitness center

 2.Elastic bands

 3.Your own body weight


 What is Stretching Exercise ?

Stretching is important!Stretching increases your flexibility, helps prevent injuries, and can be very relaxing. (Meaning it's good for your physical and mental health.) The two most important things to remember when stretching are:

 1.Do each stretch slowly

 2.Hold each stretch for 30 seconds

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