TYPES OF EXERCISE
ENDURANCE EXERCISES: Endurance activities are often referred to as aerobics or cardio exercises. These involve exercises that increase your heart rate and breathing. Examples: Brisk walking, Jogging, Cycling, Swimming.
STRENGTH TRAINING: Strength training exercises are also called resistance training exercises. These help in strengthening the muscles. These exercises make you feel confident in carrying out simple activities, such as gardening and carrying groceries. Example: Lifting weights or using your weight, Using a resistance band
BALANCE EXERCISES: Exercises that involve balancing acts help you in preventing falls and these are especially useful in older people. Examples are balancing on a single leg and yoga
FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES: Flexibility exercises are the ones that involve stretching the muscles. These exercises make it easier for your joints to move in all possible directions (improved range of motion).