Types of Physical Exercise

Types of Physical Exercise

A successful exercise program involves frequent physical activity is rhythmic, repetitive, challenges the circulatory system, and use the large muscles. Exercise program must significantly increase blood flow to the muscles for an extended period of time, promoting cardiovascular fitness. Such exercises are called isotonic, dynamic, or aerobic. If you want to have a healthy heart, you need to do aerobic exercise.

Aerobic activities really "get the blood pumping." As the heart beats faster, blood circulates more quickly, providing additional oxygen to the muscles. This will build strength, or cardiovascular fitness. Some recommended aerobic activity is running, hiking, jogging, cycling, swimming, jumping rope, and roller skating. Some forms of exercise, like weightlifting, can build muscle strength without building cardiovascular fitness.