Exercise: a very important activity
Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons, including increasing growth and development, preventing aging, strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, improving athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, and also for enjoyment. Exercise is key to good health. But we tend to limit ourselves to one or two types of activity. People do what they enjoy, or what feels the most effective, so some aspects of exercise and fitness are ignored. Let's focus on 4 main type of exercise. 1. Aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise, which speeds up your heart rate and breathing, is important for many body functions. It gives your heart and lungs a workout and increases endurance. Aim for 150 minutes per week of moderate-intense activity like brisk walking, running, swimming, jogging, cycling or dancing. This type of exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes an...