Outline of exercise Types of exercise
Aerobic exercise
Athletes taking part in a race in a snowy park in the US Aerobic 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) Specialized training methods
Exercise and health
Health benefits of exercise
Terminology
Buff – Having high amount of muscle mass
Recovery – Resting time after workout to avoid muscle fatigue
Reps – Short for repetitions, usually referred to strength training exercises
Ripped – Having very low body fat percentage accompanied with high amount of muscle mass
Sets – Repetitions done for certain amount followed by a period of rest
Warm up – Initial exercises done to prepare for the main routineWorkout – Routine of multiple exercises
Gains - Muscle mass gained after a period of working out Nutritional Biological Significant people of physical fitness
References
↑ Stampfer, M. J.; Hu, F. B.; Manson, J. E.; Rimm, E. B.; Willett, W. C. (2000). "Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease in Women through Diet and Lifestyle" . New England Journal of Medicine . 343 (1): 16– 22. doi :10.1056/NEJM200007063430103 PMID 10882764 . ↑ 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.
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