Types Of Exercise That Can Have A Large Positive Impact On Your Health

Written By Emma Sturgis / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Exercise is considered one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help improve your overall well-being and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases.

In this blog post, we will discuss types of exercise that have been shown to have a large positive impact on health. We will also provide tips on how you can get started with each type of exercise.

Cardiovascular Exercise

Cardiovascular exercise is one of the best types of exercise for your health. It can help improve your cardiovascular fitness and reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Some good cardiovascular exercises include walking, running, biking, and swimming.

Strength Training

Strength training can help in muscle mass and strength and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis. Good strength-training exercises include weightlifting, squats, lunges, and bench presses.

Flexibility Training

Flexibility training can help improve joint range of motion and flexibility and reduce the risk of injuries. Some good flexibility exercises include stretching, yoga, and Pilates.

Balance Training

Balance training can help improve balance and coordination, and it can also reduce the risk of falls. Some good balance exercises include standing on one foot, balancing on a stability ball, and doing Tai Chi.

Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise can help improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and stroke. Some good aerobic exercises include walking, running, biking, and swimming.

Stretching

Stretching is a great way to improve flexibility. You can do static stretches before you exercise or do dynamic stretches as part of your warm-up. Good static stretches include calf raises, hamstring stretches, and quadriceps stretches.

Yoga

Yoga is a great way to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. It can also help reduce stress levels and improve overall health. There are many different types of yoga, so find one that you enjoy and stick with it.

Pilates

Pilates is another great way to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. It can also help increase abdominal muscle tone and reduce lower back pain. Pilates is a low-impact exercise, so it's a good choice for people who are rehabbing an injury or who are new to exercise.

Stability Ball Exercises

Stability ball exercises are a great way to improve balance and coordination. They can also help increase strength and stability in the core muscles. Some good stability ball exercises include the plank, the wall sit, and the bridge.

Cycling

Cycling is a great full-body workout. Visit a center like Plan 7 Coaching to get a bike fitting to prevent injuries if you are just starting out with this type of exercise. 

Many different types of exercise can have a large positive impact on your health. If you're unsure where to start, talk to your doctor or fitness instructor about which exercises would be best for you.

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Written By:

Emma Sturgis is a freelance writer based out of Boston, Mass. She writes most often on health and education. When not writing, she enjoys reading and watching film noir. Say hi on Twitter @EmmaSturgis2 

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.

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