There are three types of exercises which can be incorporated in your daily routine;
- Aerobic Exercises
- Flexibility Exercises
- Strength Training
Aerobic Exercise: This type of exercise is a low intensity exercise which helps by regulating the oxygen transfer to the muscle cells to prevent upsurge of lactic acid in the body. It also reduces insulin level and lowers blood glucose. Aerobic exercises increase heart beat rate and work muscles helping in blood circulation to every part of the body. It also raises your breathing rate to boost oxygen level in the system which intern helps in the purification of blood.
A few examples of aerobic exercises are taking a brisk walk (outdoor or indoor on a treadmill), take a low-impact aerobics class, ice-skating or roller-skating, stationary bicycle indoors, dancing, swimming or doing water aerobic exercises, playing tennis or badminton etc.
Flexibility Exercises : This term is used to describe exercise performed by a player to passively or actively stretch soft tissue without the assistance of an athletic trainer. Flexibility exercises or stretching help keep joints flexible and thereby reduce the chances of injury during other activities. There are different types of flexible exercises, like quadriceps stretch, hamstring stretch, piriformis stretch, gastroc stretch, soleus stretch etc. It is better to take instructions from a professional instructor about stretching exercises.
Strength Training : This type of exercise is the most helpful technique for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles. It provides practical benefits like carrying groceries and lifting something heavy easier for you and perk up overall well-being. You can lift light weights at home or join a class for strength training with elastic bands, or plastic tubes, heavy weights and using other equipments. |
