types of exercise -k8凯发
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strength
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what
- improve muscular strength and endurance.
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benefits
- help increase muscle power and strength.
- help with balance and prevent falls and fall-related injuries.
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how
- resistance training
- plyometrics
- weight lifting
- sprinting
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safety tips
- don't hold breath.
- breathe regularly.
- breathe out when lifting or pushing.
breathe in as relax.
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aerobic
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what
- endurance activities
- periods of continuous movement
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benefits
- breathing and heart rates
- diseases
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how
- swimming
- running
- dancing
- jogging
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safety tips
- warm up before and cool down after.
- have rest if having dizziness, chest pain/pressure, or heartburn.
- be sure to drink liquids.
- prepare safety equipment
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hiit
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what
- high intensity interval training.
- repetitions of short bursts of high-intensity exercise
- followed by low-intensity exercises or rest periods.
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benefits
- hiit regimens produced significant reductions in the fat mass of the whole-body.
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balance or stability
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what
- strengthens muscles
- improve body coordination
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examples
- pilates
- tai chi
- core-strengthening exercises
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safety tips
- get a sturdy chair/a person nearby to hold on
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boot camps
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what
- time-based, high-intensity circuits.
- combine aerobic and resistance exercises.
- ballistic and rapid movements
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benefits
- offer a more challenging and varied workout
- little or no special equipment
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flexibility
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what
- aides muscle recovery
- maintain range of motion and prevent injuries
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example
- yoga
- individual muscle-stretch movements
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safety tips
- stretch when muscles are warmed up
- stretch after endurance or strength exercises.
- breathe normally
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about exercise intensity
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moderate-intensity
- breathe hard but can have a conversation easily.
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vigorous-intensity
- only say a few words before taking a breath.