Types Of Exercise
Group 3, “B” Class
What is Exercise?
Here are a few definitions…
Exercise is…
• …a structured activity specifically planned to develop and
maintain physical fitness, involving engaging in physical
activity and increasing heart rate above resting levels.
• …the training of the body to improve its function and
enhance its fitness.(Britannica)
• …physical activity that increases the heart rate and
improves physical and mental health.(Medical News Today)
• …a structured plan to regularly repeat physical activity.
• …planned, structured, repetitive and intentional physical
activity, carried out to maintain or improve physical
fitness.(World Health Organization)
Categories
According to Medical News Today, the broadest categories of exercise
are:
• Aerobic exercise
• Anaerobic exercise
• Agility training
• Stretching and flexibility
Aerobic
Exercise
Aerobic exercise is a type of (long-duration)
cardiovascular training.
Overview
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine
as any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be
maintained continuously, and is rhythmic.
Uses oxygen as the main fuel
Usually longer than 3 minutes
Examples
Running
Jogging
Swimming
Cycling
Dancing
Brisk walking
Using cardio
machines such as
treadmill or elliptical
STRENGTHENS HEART AND
LUNGS
REVERSES AND PREVENTS
HEART DISEASE
HELPS WITH WEIGHT CONTROL
Benefits
IMPROVES MOOD AND SLEEP
REDUCES RISK OF CHRONIC
DISEASE SUCH AS
HYPERTENSION, STROKE,
OBESITY, OSTEOPOROSIS
Anaerobic
Exercise
Intense physical activity of very short duration
Uses energy systems that do not rely on
oxygen(uses energy already stored in muscles),
but cannot be sustained for long periods
Overview
Typically last between 10 seconds and 2 and 3
minutes
Focuses on muscle and power
Examples
Highintensity
interval
training(HIIT)
Weight lifting
Calisthenics
such as
jumps and
squats
Plyometrics
Helps to create muscle mass
Helps improve bone mass and density
Benefits
Enhances immune system
Improves stamina
Improves blood glucose control, helping the body to
use insulin and blood sugar more efficiently
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