Physical Health - What Exercise
I want to do more exercise but what do I choose? I haven’t done much for a few years and don’t know where to start looking. I know it’s good for me I just don’t know where to start.
First have a look at yourself.
If you play squash several times a week or you go climbing mountains, you probably won’t need to think about this. If you know you are a slight couch potato, a little overweight and don’t know what aerobic exercise is, read on.
Physical exercise is any sort of training or activity you are going to do with your body. So you have to look at what you have got and fit the exercise that will make you and your body happy. You are going to be doing all this for a long time, forever, so if you are unfit choose something you like the sound of, like walking or dancing and do a small amount of it. As you get fitter you can do more and push further. Any exercise is good cycling, going to the gym, rowing anything that you can think of that interests you is worth trying. If you have always fancied golf, get a club, go down to the range and hit as many balls as you can or get the local pro at the golf club to give you a lesson. If you think swimming is for you as it is gentle on the joints, go to the local swimming pool and join in the activities there.
The important thing to remember is that if you enjoy what you are doing you are likely to keep on doing it. And you must keep on doing it. The more the merrier.
Aerobic exercise refers to exercise which is moderate in intensity undertaken for a long duration. Aerobic means ‘with oxygen’. What they want you to do is exercise so that you heart beats faster and you get out of breath. All you have to do is 15 minutes every day. This helps with weight loss, it can lower your blood pressure and it is protective against certain illnesses. You can do this with any form of exercise.
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