Aerobic Exercise Aerobic exercise intensifies heart and breathing rate. Consequently, your breathing becomes more deeply and the heart works harder. 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week is the best amount of time to aim. Here are some examples of simple aerobic exercises:
Take a brisk walk either outside or on a treadmill
Indoor stationary bicycle
Dance classes
Swimming
Jogging
Roller-skating
Tennis or badminton
Strength Training Perform strength training several times a week, and you will build strong bones and muscles. Some methods to perform it:
Attend a gym to do strength training with weights
Lift light weights at home
Flexibility Exercises Flexibility exercises, also called stretching, keep joints flexible and reduce the chances of injury during other activities. Moderate stretching for 5 to 10 minutes helps the body to warm up, as well as get ready for aerobic activities.
Be active throughout the day Being active helps burns calories. And the more you move around, the more energy one will have. To arrange this you can:
Walk instead of driving whenever possible
Use the stairs instead of the elevator
Work in the garden or do some housecleaning every day
Walk to the market; park your car ½ kilometer before the market.
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