Physical exercise-meaning, tips, types.

Physical exercise is the act of perfoming some activity with an aim to maintain and develop overall health and physical fitness. It is beneficial for the development of muscle strength, better bone density besides strengthing the immune system of the Body.

Benefits:

Prevention of heart diseases.
Prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Prevention of obesity and diabetes.
Improvement in levels of stamina and endurance.
Overall development of body organs.
Proper functioning of the Body.
Better overall health.

Exercise has a positive catabolic effect on the body and supports the growth and survival of a number of neuronal cells. People who use exercises must have adequate diet to ensure that their body gets the right amount of macronutrients besides providing sufficient micronutrients. The same exercises must not be repeated to be free from boredom and proper care is to be taken with regard to sleep and rest after exercises.

Types of exercises:

Flexibility exercises.
Aerobic exercises.
Anaerobic exercises.
Circuit training.
Agility training

Studies have shown that exercises can help in the improvement of body’s cognitive functioning besides the improvement of synaptic plasticity and neurogenesis.

Tips/ Suggestions:

Exercises must be done in a balanced manner.
It should not be over-exhaustive.
Under supervision of a certified trainer.
Proper, balanced and small meals must be taken which are rich in nutritive value.
Not to be done in a closed environment, air passage must be clear.
Use of steroids, drugs and sedatives must be strictly avoided.

It must be performed under the closed supervision of a certified trainer and must be done in a relaxed mood and without over-stressing or increasing the pace of exercises to a great extent else the benefits could not be achieved.

Activities involving exercising:

Biking.
Cycling.
Dancing.
Aerobics.
Horseback riding.
Running.
Swimming.
Walking.
Sports.
Rock climbing.

Proper breathing must be maintained during exercises to increase the maximum lung capacity in addition to the heart lung efficiency.

Exercises are beneficial to the Human brain as its increases the oxygen and blood flow to the Brain, increase chemicals that help cognition and it also helps in the creation of new nerve cells.

Excess of exercises can lead to serious damages on several body parts, such as on the hands, nervous system, respiratory system and lungs. Therefore proper care must be taken to ensure that they are done in accordance with the guidance of the certified trainer.