There are different forms of exercises for certain purposes, which include muscle strengthening (power or endurance), aerobic/cardiovascular, balance training, stretching, and spinal mobilization. Let’s discuss each one of these types. Although some of these forms will overlap with each other, they can be thought of as different categories.
Muscle strengthening (power or endurance):
This type of exercise can help reduce muscle fatigue. By performing a general muscle strengthening routine, you can prevent certain pain disorders that result from weak muscles. When certain muscle groups are strong and others are weak, this can cause stress on your body and result in pain.
Aerobic/cardiovascular:
The purpose of this type of exercise is to help with cardiovascular health and for weight loss. The best type of cardiovascular training is performed in intervals, meaning altering from high intensity, medium intensity, and low intensity. This will burn the most calories.
Balance training:
The purpose of this type of exercising is to train your body sense of awareness, or proprioception. This exercise type is important with elderly and reduce the risk of fall. Some common methods involve yoga and balance board (wobble board) exercises.
Stretching (flexibility):
The purpose of this type of exercise is to increase flexibility. The best way to stretch is to first warm up the muscle being stretched. Warming up a muscle should be performed prior to stretching and can be accomplished by performing muscle strengthening exercises, performing general movements (such as walking, cycling, etc.), or simply apply heat to the area.
Spinal mobilization (movement and range of motion):
These are slow and consistent movements that are performed to increase mobilization to your spine. Certain yoga exercises involve spinal mobilization. Chiropractors will give certain exercises to address problematic areas of your spine that will involve spinal mobilization.
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