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There is a certain type of exercise that you can perform to reach your fitness goals. However, if you want to reap all the benefits of the different types of exercise, it is best to incorporate them all in your fitness program.
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Tim Manning | Different Types of Exercise and the Benefits Offered By Each Tim Manning, There can be various reasons why a person wants to exercise and for each purpose, there are also different types of exercise that can be performed. Each type offers its benefits and if you want to get all of these gains, then you could perform all of these exercises. Aerobic Exercise It uses oxygen and makes you somewhat breathless because of increased heart rate. It promotes healthy muscles, lungs, and heart. Combined with a balanced diet, aerobic activities can help in maintaining a healthy weight. Feel more motivated to perform these activities by doing them with your friends. There are various aerobic activities you can do. Aerobic activities should be performed with moderate intensity (your heart rate increases, you feel warm and your breathing becomes fast) for two hours and thirty minutes per week or in daily sessions lasting 10 or more minutes. More vigorous
efforts are required if you want to lose weight. You could adjust the intensity according to the goal you are trying to reach. Walking It is suitable for all people, regardless of age. If you are just starting your exercise regimen, walking is an ideal activity because it subjects the joints to less strain. Cycling It is ideal for upper leg muscle strengthening, fitness improvement, and balance improvement. Swimming It works on the entire body without putting a lot of stress on the joints. It is only effective if you put in sufficient effort to increase your heart rate. Running
It could burn additional calories than simple walking. Yet, just like walking, it also requires no equipment and you could even make varied routes for a more enjoyable workout. Resistance Exercise Added to your program, resistance exercise can add up to your strength, balance, and posture. Plus, your body will even look more toned. The muscles can burn more calories even while you are at rest. This exercise involves moving your muscles against any form of resistance like free weights, weight equipment, or your body weight. Strength activities must be done 2-3 times a week where you must work out all the groups of muscles in your body. It is not about lifting the heaviest weight, but about choosing the appropriate weight amount that will allow you to efficiently perform 8-12 repetitions per set. Consult with a professional to choose the correct weight. You could also other activities that will pass for resistance exercise such as carrying grocery bags. Flexibility Exercise
It will help stretch the muscles so they will not become less elastic and shorter. It also helps you achieve relaxation, better balance, improved posture, and enhanced circulation. Activities that promote flexibility are tai chi, pilates, and yoga. Simple stretches also help improve your flexibility. Balance Exercise It helps you in preventing accidental falls, especially when you are older. Old people tend to lose their sense of balance. There are strength exercises for the lower body that could work on your balance such as standing on a single foot, tai chi, and heel-to-toe walk.