1.Cardio (also called aerobic) exercise is any type of exercise that raises
your heartbeat. Cardio strengthens our heart and lungs.
Steady state exercise is when we keep a constant elevated heart rate for a
set amount of time or distance.
Interval training is when we exert a lot of effort for a set time, then rest for a
set time, then repeat.
Circuit training is when we loop a series of exercises in a circuit.
HIIT is similar to interval training, except we really exert ourselves.
2.Strength exercise (also called resistance training) requires a specific
muscle to exert force.
Dumbbells: When carrying dumbbells, we can move freely and widely, so
they are great for training and stabilizing muscles.
Resistance bands: These bands provide progressive resistance, meaning
the resistance becomes larger as you do a movement from start to finish.
Exercise machines: These machines make it easy to adjust the weight and
work out specific muscles.
Body weight exercises: When you move in a way that uses your body
weight against gravity. Examples include push-ups and pull-ups.
3.Flexibility is reducing tightness in muscle, while mobility is increasing the
range of motion a muscle has.
4.Static stretching is when we stretch slowly into a final position, then we
hold that position while Dynamic stretching is when we move parts of the
body through a range of motion while slowly increasing the range or speed.
5.Balance exercises can help us prevent falls and make everyday
movements easier.
1. Stationary balance: Doing alternating dumbbell curls or standing on
one foot
2. Motion balance: lunges, platform jumps3. Offset balance: single-arm side raise
6.Coordination exercises help us use different parts of the body together
smoothly and efficiently. Examples include driving a car, riding a bike,
catching a ball, or dribbling a basketball. Many sports require good
coordination.
7. According to Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, even 5 minutes of exercise a day
can have tremendous benefits. That’s why he wrote an entire book called
“Feel Better in Five”, which lists many 5-minute workouts.
8.Exercise is a deliberate attempt to move our body in a specific way to
achieve a specific goal. That goal might be to lose weight or to increase
muscle or flexibility. Movement is just living; it’s being human in the world.