Outline of exercise explained
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to exercise:
Exercise - any bodily activity that enhances or log physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent the "diseases of affluence" such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.[1] [2]
Types of exercise
Aerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise -
Anaerobic exercise
Anaerobic exercise –
Strength training
Strength training (by muscle to be strengthened; (c) = compound exercise, (i) = isolated exercise)
Calisthenics
A form of exercise consisting of a variety of movements that exercise large muscle groups.
Calisthenics
Additional calisthenics exercises that can support the muscle groups -
- Bend and reach (back and legs stretch)
- High jump (full body stretch)
- Rower (back, upper legs and abdomen)
- Squat bend (full body stretch)
Stretching exercises
Stretching -
Specialized training methods
Other
Exercise and health
Health benefits of exercise
Dangers of exercise
Terminology
- Buff -
- Recovery -
- Reps -
- Ripped -
- Sets -
- Warm up -
- Workout -
- Nutritional
- Biological
History of exercise
See main article: History of physical training and fitness.
Exercise equipment
List of exercise equipment
Traditional
Other
Physiology of exercise
Exercise physiology
Health monitor
Remote physiological monitoring
Miscellaneous concepts
Significant people of physical fitness
Lists
See also
External links
Notes and References
- 343. New England Journal of Medicine. Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease in Women through Diet and Lifestyle. 1. 16–22. 10.1056/NEJM200007063430103. 10882764. 2000. Stampfer. M. J.. Hu . F. B.. Manson . J. E.. Rimm . E. B.. Willett. W. C.. free.
- Hu., F., Manson, J., Stampfer, M., Graham, C., et al. (2001). Diet, lifestyle, and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in women. The New England Journal of Medicine, 345(11), 790–797. Retrieved October 5, 2006, from ProQuest database.