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Here are a few of the different types of exercise available. These exercises can be done at home or at a fitness center. Most fitness centers have trainers that can customize an exercise program geared to your specific needs. Also, your family physician will be able to tell you which type of exercise is right for you based on your health. 1. Walking- can be done at a fitness center or at home. Walking can be done slow or brisk, and short or long distances.
2. Jogging- can be done at a fitness center or at home. Jogging can be done slow or at a rapid pace, and short or long distances.
3. Swimming- can be done at a fitness center or at home. Swimming can be done slow or at a rapid pace, and short or long distances. Swimming can also be done in a variety of strokes.
4. Pilates- Pilates is designed to tone and sculpt your entire body and help you lose weight, all while giving you a low-intensity, calorie-burning workout.
5. Yoga- Yoga, from the Sanskrit word yuj means to yoke or bind and is often interpreted as "union" or a method of discipline. Most people who practice yoga use asana, which is a program of physical postures designed to purify the body and provide the physical strength and stamina for long periods of meditation.
6. Weightlifting/Treadmill/Exercise bikes etc. (Gym exercise equipment)- Found at any fitness center or can be purchased for home use. Many fitness centers offer personal trainers who can design a specific program for your individual needs.
7. Aerobics- Aerobics is a series of rhythmic exercises performed to music that stimulates the aerobic capacity of the heart and lungs and burns calories 8.Tai Chi- Tai Chi is a comprehensive series of gentle physical movements, and breathing techniques, with mental and spiritual intent, which allows you to experience a meditative state. It is calming and rejuvenating, assists the body and mind to maintain balance, and exercises the body, mind, and spirit, together with the internal organs. It includes both the inner and outer expressions of the body and mind.
9. Biking- can be done at a fitness center on a stationary bike or at home on a bicycle. Bicycling can be done slow or at a rapid pace, and short or long distances.
10. Stretching- can be done at a fitness center or at home. Many fitness centers offer personal trainers who can design a specific program for your individual needs. These are some of the different diets and exercises that are available today. They can and should be catered to your individual needs and should be done under a doctor’s supervision. When choosing a lifestyle plan be sure that you carefully discuss and decide with a physician what the best plan for your individual health. The goal is to attain and maintain a healthy weight for your body. This will help reduce the risk of obesity related disease. Working with diet and exercise together is just one step on your way to a new and healthier you. A low calorie, well-balanced diet combined with exercise is essential in this total program. By doing everything in a program you can feel better about yourself both physically and mentally. What are you waiting for? Get started now. |
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