EXERCISES
FOR
FITNESS
Exercises are a good way to stay fit and healthy. Everyday exercise for 15-30 minutes keeps the body trim and the mind alert.
Exercises also improve blood circulation to the body, strengthen the heart and the muscles and keep an individual alert and active
throughout the day. Exercises also improve the general stamina and fitness levels of an individual. Fitness through exercises is most
suitable for men as exercises may involve weights and other equipment that might be difficult for women to handle.
There are different types of exercises that benefit various parts of the body. Broadly three main types of exercises that improve
fitness levels of the body are:
1.
Cardiovascular Exercises
These are exercises that build stamina and tone various parts of the body. These exercises increase blood flow by increasing heart
rate and pumping more oxygen into the blood. There are different versions of cardiovascular exercises such as running, cycling,
aerobics and gymnastics. In fact, dance is also considered to be a form of cardiovascular exercise. These exercised should be
practiced on a daily basis according to a set schedule in order to gain maximum benefits out of it.
2.
Strength Exercises
Muscle strength adds to the general fitness levels of an individual and is critical to good health. Strength exercises involve the lifting
of weights in order to increase the lean muscle mass of the body. Different weight exercises can be used in combination to provide
wholesome benefit to the body. While strength exercises would be convenient for men, women may find it difficult to improve
fitness through strength exercises as they are physically very demanding.
3.
Stretching Exercises
Stretching exercises are essential to build bones, tendons and joints. Pilates is a very good form of stretching exercise and provides
good benefits. Stretching exercises are usually performed after strength workouts as these help to relax the muscles after a
strenuous workout. Also, stretching exercises help individuals to increase and improve body balance.
While these are some of the broad categories of fitness elevating exercises, there may be other forms that may add to fitness levels
of an individual.
Exercises are a good way to stay fit and healthy. Everyday exercise for 15-30 minutes keeps
the body trim and the mind alert. Exercises also improve blood circulation to the body,
strengthen the heart and the muscles and keep an individual alert and active throughout
the day.